Eric Omondi is sorry for publicly denying that he fathered Jacque Maribe’s son Zahari but nonetheless he stands by his claim that he doubts if he is the biological father of the boy.
The controversial comedian while speaking during a recent interview noted that he was forced to address the issue to protect his brand.
“I regret denying that child in the public. Hasira hasara. I brought it in public but I believe blogs blew the story out of control,” Eric said while appearing in a talk with Mwende Macharia.
The comedian further insisted that he stands by his word regarding the paternity of Maribe’s son Zahari.
“I needed to protect my brand and bar fake stories flying around and while at it, I dragged the boy in the menace but I still stand behind those words,” he said.
Maribe and Eric Omondi had a very ugly confrontation in November 2021 when the former revealed that the latter was a deadbeat dad.
The comedian in a lengthy post on social media said he chose to be a deadbeat dad because Maribe claimed she got pregnant for him after a one-night stand yet she blatantly rejected his suggestion for a DNA test to ascertain the paternity of their son Zahari who was born on May 14, 2014.
Eric suggested that Maribe’s son could have been fathered by journalist Sam Ogina claiming that the two were dating around the time when the kid was born.
Things turned ugly after Ogina hit back at Eric and exposed his birthday suit photos for dragging him into his mess.
“So we met at Radio Africa in 2012. I was working at Radio Jambo and Jacque was working at Kiss TV. So one Random night after a Radio Africa Staff Party and after a few bottles of whiskey and wine glasses Jacque and I happened.
“It was really a one-night thing because she was dating KTN’s Sam Ogina at the time. We used protection! After two Months Jacque tells me she’s Pregnant!!
“I immediately asked her how since we used protection??? She then tells me “It doesn’t matter the mother always knows who the father is and that I am the father!!!! During the entire pregnancy period nothing happened and we barely saw each other. Roughly 4 months after the baby was born Jacque called me and asked me if I would help or be part of the baby’s life.
“I asked her for a DNA test so that I could comfortably be part of the baby’s life and support fully. She got very offended and Refused my request. For 7 seven years I have begged Jacque to allow us to have a DNA Test, and she has continually refused!” Eric Omondi narrated.
The comedian added that he was willing to support Maribe and her son only if she agreed to his suggestion for a DNA test.
“I don’t mind supporting the child but if you want me to be FULLY PRESENT and SUPPORTIVE, if you want me to be a FATHER, Then we have to do the Right THING!” He added.
