A young Nigerian woman, Omalicha Smart, has responded to social media users criticising her relationship with an older man after she shared pictures of him online, describing him as her husband.
Omalicha reportedly faced several disparaging comments after showing off the man, whom she described as a kind person with a heart of gold.
Some social media users also suggested that the man could be her father. However, she dismissed the speculation, revealing that her father died earlier in 2026.
In a Facebook post on Monday, November 9, 2026, she wrote:
“Some of u that are saying that my husband is my father. My father is late. My father passed out earlier this year. May his soul keep on resting.”
Omalicha Smart Explains Why She Chose Older Partner
Defending her relationship, Omalicha said she accepted the man because he treats her with respect and has never insulted or spoken rudely to her.
She explained that peace of mind and happiness were more important to her than the negative opinions of social media users.
According to her, she had been involved in previous relationships that left her with regrets, but her current relationship had brought her joy.
“So this man u people are seeing is my heart desires. What matters is peace of mind and I love him so much. Congratulation to me. I am taken,” she wrote.
She added that the man’s respectful treatment and willingness to provide for her had contributed to her decision.
Woman Tells Critics to Respect Her Relationship
Omalicha acknowledged that some people might continue to insult her or make negative comments about her choice of partner, but insisted that their opinions would not change her decision.
She maintained that she was happy with the relationship and appealed to social media users to wish them well.
Her response has drawn attention to the online criticism surrounding her relationship, with the woman standing by her choice despite comments about the apparent age difference between them.
