Simon Guobadia, the estranged husband of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams, has been deported from the United States and is now back in Nigeria. According to a report by US Weekly, his friend and business associate Tai Savet confirmed that Guobadia was quietly put on a flight home just days ago.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has removed Guobadia’s name from its system, signaling the end of his current legal status in the U.S. Despite the ordeal, Savet shared that Guobadia is in "good spirits" and surprisingly holds no ill will toward former President Donald Trump — even expressing interest in a face-to-face meeting with him.
Guobadia had been detained at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, since February 2025. His immigration troubles have been a recurring topic on RHOA Season 16, which also marks Williams' return to the show amid their highly publicized divorce.
The couple tied the knot in November 2022 after a fast-paced and controversial romance. But by February 2024, Williams had filed for divorce after just 15 months of marriage. With Guobadia now overseas, their legal proceedings have grown more complex. He is expected to appear via video for their upcoming court hearing focused on the prenuptial agreement — a hearing previously delayed due to his ICE custody.
Guobadia’s immigration history is complicated. He first entered the U.S. in 1982, was deported the same year, and later returned — allegedly securing permanent residency using a different identity. His attempts to gain U.S. citizenship were repeatedly denied. Recent reports have unearthed allegations of visa violations, fraud, and a questionable legal past.
In response to his situation, Guobadia and his team have launched a “Free Simon” T-shirt campaign to raise awareness and funds for those detained by ICE.
Porsha Williams has opened up on the show about the red flags she began noticing in the marriage. She referenced suspicious activity involving Guobadia’s private jet, headlines about a “fake marriage,” rumors of fraud, and even surveillance footage showing other women in their home after she filed for divorce.
One particularly emotional moment came when she recalled how Guobadia once told her, “You’re safe,” while reading about her past trauma. Williams said, “Feeling like I had a man who was honest to me is the very thing that slipped away at the end.”
With Guobadia’s deportation now official, her long-held concerns seem justified — and the next chapter of their divorce saga will continue to unfold, likely under even greater public scrutiny.
