In an interview with Punch Nigeria, Mabel Okungbowa, OJB Jezreel’s first wife opened up on why she donated her kidney to her husband. She said she did not think twice about it, and did not tell anyone about it as she was sure there would have been an objection from them.
Mama J. as she is fondly called has been married to OJB for about 20 years now. See her explanation below.
“I did not even think twice about it, I had it and I gave it to him. He is my husband, the father of our children and I love him. This is somebody I have been with all my life. I did not tell anybody before I decided to, not even my parents because I had foreseen their reaction. There was no reason to inform them. When I married him, I told God I wanted the both of us to grow old together and live to see many generations. I am sure God knew this situation before he brought us together because not only am I a match for him, we are the same blood group and we are both stubborn.”
When asked if she had ever thought about quitting their marriage, Mabel said,
“It has never crossed my mind. Marriage is for better or for worse. God keeps me going in this marriage and also my husband. Even though he did not see my inner person when we met, I saw his and I realised he is compassionate and has a wonderful personality. Even when he does wrong, he easily admits his fault and apologises before you go off on him.”
OJB Jezreel has two other wives whom he married after Mabel. His kidney transplant in India was successful and was made possible my his first wife’s kidney and donations from Nigerians.
Source: Punch Nigeria