A Nigerian woman, Bella Amaka Okwuosa, has announced the end of her marriage, describing the decision as one of the most painful moments of her life.

Bella made the announcement in a Facebook post on Saturday, November 7, 2026, revealing that she had made several efforts to save the relationship before finally deciding to walk away.

According to her, she spent the past three years hoping that the challenges in her marriage would eventually be resolved. She disclosed that she had fasted, prayed and repeatedly apologised in a bid to restore peace and keep the union together.

However, after years of holding on to hope, Bella said she had reached a point where she could no longer continue and had decided to prioritise her well-being by moving on.

She also expressed regret to their only child, a son identified as Chimgozirim, explaining that although she had tried her best to make the marriage work, she had to choose herself this time.

Bella further identified her estranged husband as Chijioke Innocent Patrick and appealed to members of the public to respect her decision as both families prepare for the formal return of the bride price.

In her emotional statement, she wrote:

“With deep pains in my heart I boldly announce the end of my marriage. This decision was the most painful decision to make.

“Since three (3) years of my life I was hoping it was a joke, hoping that everything will be fixed, hoping that peace will be restored by all means.

“Heaven knows I never wanted this to come to public notice. I have tried, I have fasted, I have prayed, I have apologized. Right now I come to a decision to let go of the marriage and move on.

“Our marriage is survived by one son, Master Chimgozirim. So sorry son, mommy tried but this time mommy has to choose herself this time.

“My marriage with my ex-husband, Chijioke Innocent Patrick, has finally come to an end. I have finally accepted this hard nut to crack. God knows the best.”

She also appealed to the public to respect her decision while the family of the late Mr Osadebe Okwuosa makes arrangements to return the bride price to the family of Chijioke Innocent Patrick.

Bella explained that she decided to make the announcement publicly because her marriage had initially been celebrated and brought to the attention of her online community.

She concluded her statement by expressing acceptance of the situation, saying that despite the pain, all she could say was that it was well.