Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh, has reacted strongly to online claims that she hugged her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, at their son’s birthday celebration.
The event, which had a football theme, was held in Abuja and attracted several Nigerian celebrities.
During the party, a video surfaced online showing a man who many believed was Churchill embracing the actress.
The clip quickly spread across social media, leading to criticism from some users.
Several commenters claimed the actress acted wrongly by hugging her ex-husband in public.
Others dragged Churchill’s wife, Rosy Meurer, into the conversation, suggesting she might not be pleased with what they saw in the video.
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Responding in the comment section of an Instagram blog, Dikeh dismissed the claims and corrected the narrative.
She explained that the man in the viral clip was not her ex-husband but his uncle.
According to her, the man is a respected family member who played an important role during the birth of her son.
She stated that her child was born in the uncle’s home and that both he and his wife took care of her during that period.
She added that the man’s wife personally took her to the hospital when she went into labour. The actress also shared that the couple allowed her to stay in their home for six months after childbirth, making sure she and her baby were properly cared for.
Dikeh said the family supported her with food, shelter and other needs at a time when she required help. She noted that their actions were done out of love and kindness.
The actress described the online claims as false and unfair to everyone involved.
She maintained that people should be more careful before spreading assumptions that could harm families and damage reputations.
She wrote, “This is completely inappropriate and inaccurate. He is Churchill’s uncle and by extension, my uncle as well. My son was born in his home, under his care and protection. His wife, Aunty Vivian, was the one who took me to the hospital when I went into labor.
“They opened their home to me for six months. In a country as demanding as America, they made sure my baby and I were cared for feeding us, clothing us, and giving us a safe roof over our heads. They did this out of love, with no hesitation.
“This narrative is deeply disrespectful to him, to me, and to our families. I would appreciate more thoughtfulness and sensitivity moving forward please.”
