The Emotional Pressure Is Too Much

Alexer Pere, former wife of Nigerian singer Harrysong, has announced that she is stepping aside from the custody of their two young children for now.

Naija News reports that the decision was made public through an emotional video she shared on her Instagram story on Thursday morning.

In the video, Alexer explained that the move was not easy for her, describing it as a painful choice that came after years of pressure following the end of her marriage.

She said she has been the one caring for the children since the separation, adding that they have been living with her, attending school from her home, and only seeing their father occasionally.

According to her, this arrangement has lasted for about two years.

Alexer accused her former husband of disturbing her peace, claiming that he often comes to her residence without notice and creates tension around her daily life.

She stated that the constant stress has taken an emotional toll on her and made it difficult to continue coping.

She also mentioned that there are allegations contained in a petition filed by the singer, which she plans to address later.

However, she said the emotional strain had become too heavy for her at the moment, forcing her to hand over custody temporarily.

While explaining her decision, Alexer made it clear that giving up custody does not mean she has abandoned her children.

She insisted that she intends to return for them when she is in a better emotional state.

She further expressed concern about the children’s living arrangement, claiming that their father is often not around and that they may be left in the care of domestic workers despite their tender ages.

Alexer revealed that she previously lived in Asaba but relocated to Lagos after she began facing threats that made her feel unsafe.

She added that her decision was not based on weakness but on her need to stay alive and mentally stable.

She also appealed for the safety of her children, stating that no mother truly wants to be separated from her kids, but she felt she had run out of options.

She reassured that her bond with them remains strong and that she would always return to be part of their lives.

In January 2024, Harrysong publicly spoke about facing challenges in his marriage and asked the public to respect his family’s privacy during that period.

Shortly after, Alexer made a social media post hinting that the relationship had fully ended.

The couple got married in March 2021 and share two children together, aged four and three.