Veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi’s family has denied claims that the actor suffered in his marriage.
In a statement released online, the family of the deceased described the writeup by Zik Zulu Okafor as false, malicious, and insensitive.
Describing the said article by Mr Okafor as sad and most unfortunate, Saint Obi’s family stated that Zik Zulu never consulted any member of the family, nor authored their consent or authority.
They also disassociated themselves from the article, stating that Obi’s estranged wife, Linda is the opposite of what the article portrayed her to be.
Read the press statement below,
“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 peace. Amen”.
