Victor Osimhen Told To Run From His Village People As Family Drama Escalates

Victor Osimhen is under fire after his alleged relatives in Edo State accused him of neglecting his father’s family, despite his fame and success as a Super Eagles striker.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is facing backlash from people claiming to be his extended family members in Okhuesan, a village in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State.

These individuals have accused the football star of ignoring them, despite becoming one of Africa’s top players.

Omuyiwa John, who introduced himself as Osimhen’s uncle, voiced his disappointment, saying that the village had once supported the player’s father, Patrick Osimhen, during hard times.

He recalled how the community raised money to recover the body of Osimhen’s late mother after it was allegedly withheld by her people in Delta State, due to unpaid traditional marriage rites.

John expressed frustration that the family has not returned the favor now that Victor is successful. According to him, Osimhen and his siblings only acknowledge their mother’s side of the family and have completely distanced themselves from their father’s relatives.

“Osimhen has never stepped into our community, even when his father died. The children buried him in Lagos, instead of bringing his body home, which is against our tradition,” John said.

He also noted that the village had always supported and celebrated the player’s achievements.

“During a Champions League match, the Edo State Governor brought a television to the palace so people could watch him play,” he added. “But despite all of that, he has refused to recognize us.”

Victor Osimhen, who currently plays for Galatasaray in Turkey and has scored 33 goals in 38 games this season, has not publicly responded to the claims.

However, many Nigerians online have reacted strongly to the situation, with most people defending Osimhen and warning him not to visit the village.

A user, Agbor Chukwuemeke, wrote: “Osimhen should not go to his father’s village. Spiritually, they could harm him. Those guys are dangerous. God knows why he hasn’t returned.”

Sunny Osuagwu commented: “Victor, run as fast as your legs can carry you! They’ve started their nonsense. Hold on to your God.”

Ustaz Lukman Badmos questioned the timing of the family’s complaints: “Where were they when he was hawking bottled water on the streets of Lagos? People only show up when you’re successful.”

Joel Campbell Jola added: “He said he’s Yoruba now, so leave him alone. When he was hustling, where were you? If he was still sleeping under Oshodi bridge, would you care about him?”

Other social media users echoed similar sentiments:

Emmii U Peters: “Hold your God firmly, brother. This is how it all starts.”

Yung Baller: “These are just extended relatives. Osimhen owes them nothing.”

Sunday Akhigbe: “When he was struggling, how many of them sent him food?”

UbongAbasi Akpan: “This is how village folks start dragging someone down. Stay away, Osimhen.”

Law EX: “Leave him alone. He knows what to do when the time is right.”

Peter Obande: “Village people don start.”

Onyedikachi Isaac Nwosu: “You’re waiting for someone in Turkey to change your life? Why not work hard yourself?”

The backlash has sparked a broader conversation in Nigerian news and social media about how successful individuals are often pressured by extended family members, especially those they barely know, to give back or show loyalty to their roots—even if those roots were absent during their struggles.

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