In a heartfelt video shared online, Emmanuel who described himself as a pastor opened up about the pain he endures. He said he married Judy legally and trusted her with their kids, but she vanished with them after their split. He hasn’t set eyes on them since.
“I married her legally, and God blessed us with children. But for over 10 years now, I have not laid my eyes on my children,” he tearfully revealed, adding, “I don’t even know if they’re alive.”
He explained that despite deep love and concern for their upbringing, Judy has repeatedly blocked his attempts to stay connected. He said she uses the children to manipulate him, knowing how much he cares.
“She will frustrate me with these children because she knows I love them… I have children aged 16 and 14, and I don’t have access to them,” he pleaded.
The weight of his absence has taken a tollhe told viewers the thought of never seeing his kids disrupts his mind daily.
“Any day I wake up with that mindset, I lose concentration. It is unbearable at this point… their upbringing matters a lot to me.”
Since the emotional appeal, Emmanuel has reportedly engaged legal counsel, intent on regaining access, with his lawyer assuring that he’ll soon see his children again.
The story has stirred public debate. Supporters empathize deeply, urging Emmanuel to pursue custody legally. Others question his parental role—raising concerns about whether he remained involved in their lives financially or emotionally before these revelations .
Many online users have called on Judy and her current husband, Yul Edochie, to allow Emmanuel access, while also urging fairness in family courts to prioritize the children’s best interests.
