A 36-year-old United States-based Nigerian medical doctor, Ikenna Erinne on Sunday, January 26, reportedly committed suicide after losing a child support case to his yet-to-be-identified ex-wife.
Erinne, a cardiologist had a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, including the custody of their children.
The Anambra-born late medical doctor decided to take his life after a US court ruled in favour of his ex-wife and ordered him to pay a monthly child support of $15,000.
A Nigerian-American, Clayton Udo who confirmed the incident in a post shared on X said the court’s verdict took a toll on Erinne’s finances, leading to his tragic death.
He wrote, “The abuse of African men in the USA must come to an end. In a deeply troubling case, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, an American-trained cardiologist, allegedly took his own life after an American court ordered him to pay his ex-wife $15,000 monthly, following a prolonged and contentious divorce case. This tragic incident highlights the systemic issues within the legal system that disproportionately affect African men.”
Udo, who claimed to be an expert in psychological and mental abuse, revealed that the deceased had spent thousands of dollars in legal fees before the court’s verdict turned out in favour of his ex-wife.
“Born on March 4, 1988, Dr. Erinne was a compassionate healer and devoted family man. He is survived by his children Ugonna and Munachi, parents Engr. Chris and Mrs. Chinwe Erinne, and siblings Chuks, Onyi, Kenny, and Gechi.
“A celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home in Elkridge, MD, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM , followed by interment at Meadowridge Memorial Park.”
