his chin in March, after he was spotted with his sex worker mother, begging in Onikan, Lagos.
The actress was tagged as the pictures made rounds on social media and the 45-year-old then championed fundraising efforts for his treatment.
Mary, allegedly abandoned her son at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba on June 9. She was said to have been aggressive and also allegedly fought a hospital staff, according to this report.
Following the incident, Ms Henshaw had reached out to Mary’s family and social welfare department. They all agreed that Michael’s mother should not be allowed in the ward.
Michael’s aunt, Syndi came to her sister’s defense, stating that she ran way from `LUTH because she was harassed by hospital staff and social workers and was not feeding well.
Kate Henshaw is now at cross-hairs with Michael’s family who though noted their appreciation for her efforts, complained that there was no proper communication in managing the fund gathered for his treatment.
The distrust from family members prompted the actress to regret her involvement after stating that the funds were not in her care.
“A little part of me regrets; even though the Bible says we should not be tired of doing good. The family is giving us problems; but we are committed to the health and medical care of Baby Michael.
“With my experience, there is going to be a lethargic, tired attitude of celebrities when they are called to cases like this in the future. They may donate, but for someone like me to come out and say before the camera that ‘I,Kate Henshaw…’ It’s not happening again.”
Michael has been moved from LUTH due to the ongoing strike and will be handed to his aunt who now has custody.
The NGO- Project Alert and Kate Henshaw will however continue to take care of the medical bills.
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