Posted by Chinenye on Fri 19th Jun, 2026 - tori.ng
A Canada-based Nigerian woman has accused her estranged husband of deception and emotional betrayal, claiming their marriage was used as a pathway for migration before communication between them broke down.
(Mrs. Beatrice Idebasun and Husband. Photo Credit; Leadership News)
Mrs. Beatrice Idebasun, a Nigerian woman who was born in Edo and now lives in Canada, has accused her estranged husband, Mr. Efosa Surprise Okoro, of deceit, emotional betrayal, and abandonment.
She claims that he used their marriage as a way to move to Canada before cutting off contact with her.
Idebasun claims that when their friendship evolved into a devoted partnership, they were legally married on March 23, 2023, at the Federal Marriage Registry in Benin City, Edo State.
She stated that the union was celebrated in front of family, friends, and loved ones and that she joined the marriage with the genuine belief that they were creating a future together while displaying a marriage certificate and pictures.
She clarified that she put in a lot of effort to reconcile with her husband through legal immigration routes after relocating to Canada for her education.
After their first application for a spousal work permit was denied, the pair applied for a tourist visa, which was eventually granted.
Idebasun claimed that she gave her husband significant practical, financial, and emotional help during the visa application process.
She claimed to have put in a lot of time, money, and effort to make sure the application was successful and even offered to help pay for his airline ticket and make vacation plans.
She claimed, however, that in spite of her encouragement, Mr. Okoro consistently turned down her offers, claiming he would make his own travel arrangements.
He allegedly bought his plane ticket covertly and went to Canada without telling her about his departure date, flight information, or arrival plans.
Idebasun claims that she was taken aback to learn later that her spouse had reached Canada without incident. Despite the sacrifices she had made to help ease his migration, she said he made no attempt to get in touch with her after he arrived.
She further asserted that he disregarded her attempts to get in touch with him and did not offer an explanation for his behavior.
She claimed that after making significant investments in both their marriage and their future plans.
Idebasun stated that she anticipated starting the next phase of their life as husband and wife and that she had already arranged for them to live together in Canada.
She further said that further investigations and correspondence showed that Mr. Okoro had filed for asylum not long after coming to Canada.
She claims that details that subsequently surfaced raised grave questions regarding the circumstances surrounding his immigration procedure.
However, these claims have not been independently confirmed, and Canadian authorities have not issued any official conclusions about the refugee application.
Speaking about her choice to make the situation public, Idebasun stated that her goal is to avoid being connected to any actions that can be interpreted as immigration-related rather than to exact retribution.
"I am speaking up because I value honesty, responsibility, and adherence to the law.
"I feel compelled to share my experience and allow the appropriate authorities to examine the facts and determine the truth after everything I did to support him," she stated.
Idebasun also claimed that while maintaining the relationship and assisting her husband in pursuing his transfer plans, she experienced severe emotional distress and large financial losses.
She stated that she is ready to present documentation evidence to back up her allegations and urged the appropriate Canadian authorities to investigate the case's circumstances.
There was no success in reaching Efosa Okoro. When reached, the son's mother, Mrs. Gladys Okoro, acknowledged that her son, Efosa Okoro, and his wife had been having marital problems, but she expressed hope that the situation would be settled peacefully.
"They are husband and wife," she said. When they made the decision to get married, my son Efosa took Beatrice to introduce her to me, and I was thrilled.
I think they will resolve any problems they are having," she remarked.