Simon Guobadia, the ex-husband of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams, has taken a shocking post-deportation step by filing a lawsuit against her from Nigeria, demanding $1.8 million in damages for what he claims was “public defamation” that caused him “severe emotional distress.” The lawsuit, confirmed through a 17-page legal filing submitted to the Lagos State High Court, accuses Porsha of “deliberately humiliating a person in legal crisis and detention” through social media and public statements.
In the lawsuit, Simon alleges that Porsha’s February Instagram post—shared at the height of his ICE detention—ignited a wave of personal attacks from fans, media, and business partners, painting him as a criminal and causing irreversible damage to his reputation. According to Simon’s legal team, her comments such as “he brought this on himself” and “my family and I are moving forward, not looking back at a dark past” were not only harmful but calculated to destroy his standing and credibility. The documents also claim that Simon has since suffered from chronic insomnia, emotional trauma, and the collapse of multiple business relationships in Nigeria due to the public shame attached to his name.
A source close to Porsha says the reality star is “completely unsurprised” by Simon’s move, viewing it as “a predictable act from someone unwilling to face the consequences of being exposed.” Her legal team is reportedly preparing an aggressive counter-response, citing a clause in their prenuptial agreement that waives any claims related to defamation or public statements in the event that either party is found to be unlawfully residing in the United States. “There was no fabrication,” a representative for Porsha stated. “Everything she said was based on verified facts from ICE, the immigration court, and public records. Simon is trying to monetize the truth.”
Notably, during his detention at Stewart Detention Center in Georgia, Simon reportedly reached out to several media outlets in an attempt to share his “side of the story,” but none accepted. Now, sources say his decision to file a lawsuit from Nigeria—where the media landscape and legal structures may be more favorable to him—is just the beginning of what he calls a “full image rehabilitation campaign,” including talks of writing a memoir and producing a documentary titled “Surviving Public Smear in America.”
Legal experts, however, argue that his chances of success are slim. Being outside the jurisdiction of U.S. enforcement and having been deported for immigration violations make it nearly impossible to enforce any Nigerian court judgment on an American citizen. Additionally, leaked documents from the couple’s prenuptial agreement show three specific clauses nullifying any damage claims if the claimant has a prior criminal record or immigration fraud conviction—both of which Simon has on file.
When asked how she feels about being sued by someone who once promised her forever, Porsha reportedly shrugged and later posted a subtle yet scathing Instagram Story: “I’m not running from the past. I just refuse to stay with someone who has no future.” Fans quickly picked up on the post, sharing it across social media as “the only response Simon deserves.”
The battle between Porsha and Simon has now escalated far beyond a divorce. It’s become a symbolic war—one between truth and manufactured narratives, between the right to speak and the attempt to erase consequences through legal retaliation. With Simon now in Nigeria, Porsha still in Atlanta, and Bravo quietly watching it all unfold, it’s clear that this drama is far from over. And when the new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta returns, it might just blow everything wide open.
