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Simon Guobadia Deported to Nigeria Ahead of Divorce Hearing

He is set to appear by video at a June hearing over contested prenuptial terms.

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Simon Guobadia and Porsha Williams in a custom image featuring the two on a ripped poster
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Overview

  • Simon Guobadia was released from ICE custody and deported to Nigeria after being held at Stewart Detention Center since February.
  • He is scheduled to appear by video at the June 11 divorce hearing, which will address disputes over the couple’s prenuptial agreement.
  • Porsha Williams has asked the court to let her join the proceedings virtually, citing her commitments as a reality television personality.
  • Guobadia, who overstayed his visa in the 1980s and was deported in 1992, has launched 'Free Simon' T-shirts to support others in ICE custody.
  • The divorce case, initiated in February 2024, has seen multiple delays due to Guobadia’s detention and subsequent deportation.