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Mr Ibu’s widow denies selling land, says funds used for burial
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Culture & Society

Mr Ibu’s widow denies selling land, says funds used for burial

From Premium Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The widow of late Nollywood actor John “Mr Ibu” Okafor has denied allegations from her stepson that she sold his property and misused donated funds.
  • She stated that the land in Enugu was sold by three individuals to fund her husband's burial, and the money from donations was intended for her children.
  • A content creator revealed that Nigerians donated ₦7.5 million to support the actor's family, which will cover school fees and rent.

Stellamaris, the widow of the late Nollywood actor John “Mr Ibu” Okafor, has refuted claims made by her stepson, Somtochukwu, accusing her of selling his father's property and mismanaging funds intended for his medical care. Somtochukwu's accusations followed an appeal for financial assistance made by Ms. Stellamaris and her children.

Before they sold the land, we were still in the village, and they (the children and family) were arguing with me over the money they gave me during the burial. They insisted that I must share the money with them. I told them the money was for my children.

— StellamarisResponding to allegations about the sale of land and misappropriation of funds.

In a response shared on Instagram, Ms. Stellamaris asserted that the land in Enugu was sold by three parties to finance her husband's burial. "We sold the land for ₦17 million and used it for the burial. Go and ask the children," she stated, adding that the family had argued with her over burial donation money.

The money was ₦500,000. Regarding the land in Enugu State, three of us sold it to fund my husband’s burial. We sold the land for ₦17 million and used it for the burial. Go and ask the children.

— StellamarisExplaining the circumstances surrounding the sale of land and burial expenses.

She also claimed that her husband never informed her about previous marriages or children. "My husband never told me that he was married before. Even the first son, I keep seeing him in the house. My husband never for one day told me that he was his son," she said.

My husband never told me that he was married before. Even the first son, I keep seeing him in the house. My husband never for one day told me that he was his son.

— StellamarisAddressing claims about her husband's previous relationships and children.

Meanwhile, content creator Mukoro “King Mitchy” Michelle, who has been assisting the family, revealed that Nigerians donated a total of ₦7.5 million. This sum will reportedly cover school fees, including WAEC fees for the eldest daughter, and rent. Ms. Stellamaris was advised to move to a more affordable residence.

My only focus from the beginning has been to make sure the children get the help they deserve. Together, we raised ₦7.5 million for the family. God bless every single one of you. This support will help pay the children’s school fees, including the eldest daughter’s WAEC fees, which they couldn’t afford.

— Mukoro “King Mitchy” MichelleDetailing the amount raised through public donations and its intended use.
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Originally published by Premium Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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