A Nigerian widow, Uba Princess Chidinma, has stirred reactions on social media after declaring that her three children should not be taken to their late father’s family home in the event of her death.
Chidinma made the declaration in a Facebook post dated Tuesday, May 4, 2026, where she explained that her decision was driven by the need to safeguard her children’s future.
She stated that her position was not borne out of anger or spite, but out of a desire to protect her children from what she described as an unwelcoming environment.
The widow alleged that her late husband’s family had rejected her children and failed to show them love or care.
She maintained that a home where children are not accepted or valued is not suitable for their upbringing.
Chidinma also accused her brothers-in-law of taking over her late husband’s property and abandoning his children despite the support he gave them while he was alive.
She further revealed that the dispute has escalated to court, where she alleged that her husband’s elder brother claimed she was only a mistress and not legally married to the deceased.
The widow said she has made arrangements for her children to be raised by her own siblings, whom she trusts to care for them.
According to her, her children would be placed under the supervision of family members who genuinely have their best interests at heart.
She added that she has made personal sacrifices, including securing property for her children, to ensure they have a stable future.
Chidinma emphasised that her decision is aimed at ensuring her children grow in a supportive and loving environment.
She said she does not harbour hatred but believes those who reject innocent children have defined their stance.
She appealed to those around her to protect and care for her children, stressing the importance of raising them in a place where they are valued.
The widow wrote,”For documentation purposes… I have three beautiful boys. My whole world, my strength, my reason. If tomorrow I am nowhere to be found, let it be clearly known—my children should never be taken to their late father’s house,” she wrote.
“Not out of spite, not out of anger, but out of protection. They are not loved there. And a place without love is not a home. The community has good people, yes. Kind souls who have shown care.
“But his family… they have made their hearts known. A place that rejects innocent children does not deserve their presence.
“My boys will grow under the watchful eyes of my siblings—especially our last born, who knows my heart and will carry this responsibility with love and fear of God. I trust them with everything I have, everything I am. I have labored, I have sacrificed, I have secured lands for my sons so they will never wander, never beg, never search for where to belong.
“Their future will not be built on rejection, but on the foundation I have laid with tears, strength, and silent prayers.
“Do I feel shaken writing this? No. Do I carry hate in my heart? No. Because people who can hate innocent children—children of their own brother, a man who gave so much for them—have already chosen who they are.
“To me, they no longer exist. All I ask is this: protect my boys. Love them. Let them grow where they are celebrated, not tolerated. Because every child deserves a place where they are seen… where they are safe… where they are truly loved”
The post has since generated widespread reactions online, with many users expressing mixed views over her decision and the family dispute.
