Female medical doctor sparks outrage after saying “if one parent must die when the child is still small, let it be the father, not the mother” (LOOK)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - A medical doctor, Ada Ujaligwa, has sparked outrage online after posting controversial remarks about parental loss and its impact on children.

In the viral Facebook post, the Nigerian doctor, who is married and a mother‑of‑five, wrote:

“Let no children lose any parent before they reach successful adulthood. But if one parent must kpai (die) when the child is still small, let it be the father and not the mother.”

“Mothers ensure children are well taken care of way more than fathers.”

Her post sparked backlash, with many accusing her of being insensitive.

The backlash forced her to delete the post.

In a follow‑up, she clarified her stance, insisting that her intention was not to diminish fathers but to highlight the struggles children face when their mothers die early.

“Children who lose their fathers early but their mothers stayed alive to raise them often fare far better… Most fathers are unable to raise children alone,” she explained.

She concluded with a prayer: “God please keep every parent alive and well for their children. Amen.”

The Kenyan DAILY POST