The ongoing and highly publicised divorce between socialite Adama Indimi and Prince Abdulmalik Ado Ibrahim has taken a dramatic new turn, with Adama's mother launching a scathing public attack on her former son-in-law.
Mother's Instagram Dig Fuels Family Feud
Samira Sheriff, the ex-wife of billionaire businessman Mohammed Indimi, took to her Instagram on Thursday, January 1, 2025, to share a pointed message. She reposted a quote that read: "A blue whale's poo can weigh as much as 4 tons making it the second largest piece of shit in the world just behind your narcissistic ex." She tagged her daughter, Adama, and added laughing emojis to the post.
This social media jab is not an isolated incident. It follows a warning Sheriff issued months earlier to a 'narcissistic deadbeat father', believed to be Prince Ibrahim, to stay away from her grandchild.
Background of a Short-Lived Union
Adama Indimi, a graduate of Lynn University in Florida, and Prince Abdulmalik Ado Ibrahim, a son of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, tied the knot on August 8, 2020. Their marriage, however, was short-lived. They separated on August 26, 2024, and their divorce was formalised at the Upper Area Court in Gudu, Abuja, which issued a valid certificate. The union produced one child before its collapse.
Bitter Custody and Maintenance Battle in Court
The couple is now locked in a contentious legal fight over their child. Based on Islamic law, which grants custody of a young child to the mother, Adama's lawyer, Mohammed Aliyu, approached the Upper Area Court in Kado to seek full custody.
In her court filings, Adama requested substantial monthly maintenance from the Prince, including:
- $2,000 plus N100,000 monthly for feeding, clothing, social amenities, and the salary of the child's Filipino nanny.
- Payment of both conventional and Islamic school fees once the child is of age.
- An order compelling the father to assist with all legal documentation for the child.
Prince Ibrahim's counsel, Darlington Onyekwere, conceded custody to the mother, and the court entered a partial judgment on that point. However, the Prince countered the financial demands, offering N1 million monthly instead of the $2,000 and proposing that school fees be paid directly to the institution.
Legal Wrangling and Allegations of Bias
The case has been fraught with procedural disputes. When Adama's legal team alleged that her witnesses were frustrated and requested the court to compel Prince Ibrahim to appear personally with his six-month bank statements, the Lower Court agreed.
Dissatisfied, Prince Ibrahim appealed this order at the Sharia Court of Appeal, alleging bias from the presiding judge. Despite the pending appeal, Adama asked the Lower Court to issue a bench warrant for her ex-husband's arrest to ensure his appearance.
At the latest hearing on October 27, 2025, at the FCT Sharia Court of Appeal, the Prince's lawyer requested an adjournment to study a newly served counter-affidavit from Adama. The three-member appeal panel, led by Grand Khadi Ibrahim Rufai Imam, adjourned the matter to October 28, 2025, to hear applications from both parties.
The public insult from Adama's mother adds a new layer of personal animosity to an already complex and bitter legal dispute, ensuring this high-profile case remains in the public eye as it winds through the Nigerian judiciary.
