Saint Obi: Family Debunks Zik Zulu’s Claims On Wife’s Abuses Of Late Actor

The family of late Nollywood star, Obinna Nwafor popularly known as Saint Obi has dismissed claims by a friend of the deceased actor, Zik Zulu that the wife of the actor forced him into depression that contributed to his death.

Recall that Zik Zulu had in a Facebook post hinted that Saint Obi suffered abuse in the hands of his wife which forced him to relocate to live with his sister in Jos where he died.

He also revealed that the late actor was distressed by his wife’s refusal for him to see his children. 

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Reacting to Zik Zulu’s claims, the family of the late actor including the Jos-based sister dismissed the claims as false.

The two sisters who replied on behalf of the family, Ugoeze Edith Chinyere Obichuku and Mrs. Freda Nwachukwu, said: 

“Our attention has been drawn to the publication by one Mr. Zik Zulu Okafor concerning the death of our son, Mr. Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, and the accompanying negative commentary in social and other media portraying his widow in an unfair and most defamatory manner. This is in no way, shape or form an accurate portrayal of the Lynda that we know and relate with.

Here is a statement by the family;

PRESS STATEMENT RE: DEMISE OF SAINT OBI (MR. OBINNA NWAFOR)

Our attention has been drawn to the publication by one Mr. Zik Zulu Okafor concerning the death of our son, Mr. Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, and the accompanying negative commentary in social and other media portraying his widow in an unfair and most defamatory manner. This is in no way, shape or form an accurate portrayal of the Lynda that we know and relate with.

“The Nwafor family also views the said article by Mr.  Okafor as sad and most unfortunate. It was neither written in consultation with any member of the family nor authored with our consent or authority. We totally disassociate ourselves from it.

“The views and allegations contained therein are entirely the opinion of the writer. They are false, malicious and insensitive to the wife, children and entire family he left behind.

“This is a mourning period for the family, and while we appreciate the condolences of friends, fans, and well-wishers, we ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this time.

“The funeral rites will be communicated to the public in due course. May the soul of our dearly beloved brother, son, father and husband, rest in perfect peace. Amen.”

For: The Nwafor Family of Umuezealaeze, Alaenyi, Ogwa, Mbatoli L.G.A, Imo State.

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