My Father’s Struggle with Bipolar Disorder

Philip Ozigi revealed that his father, Otori Ozigi, has been dealing with bipolar disorder for 26 years, following the journalist’s public announcement of his separation from his wife.

Otori Ozigi, a renowned journalist, sparked discussions when he revealed the end of his 37-year marriage, and it has now come to light that he has been battling bipolar disorder for more than two decades.

Philip Ozigi, his son, shared this information in response to his father’s statement about the separation on Facebook before deleting the post.

A family friend acknowledged Otori’s wife as a compassionate and patient individual despite the negative portrayal by her husband.

Philip expressed, “He has been suffering from bipolar disorder for more than 26 years now. He has been on medications and there are occasional relapses, like the current situation. We have been dealing with this for years and are trying to manage.”

Idris Ozi Shaib, a close friend of Otori, confirmed his long battle with mental illness and defended the character of Otori’s wife, urging others to see her in a positive light.