Fresh rumours about Nnamdi Kanu’s marriage spread across social media. His wife has now publicly dismissed the claims and urged Nigerians to ignore them.
ABUJA, FCT — Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, has denied reports circulating online that she filed for divorce from the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. According to a statement attributed to her, she described the reports as false and urged the public to disregard the claims.
According to the statement, Uchechi Okwu-Kanu said she had not initiated any divorce proceedings against her husband. She maintained that the reports were fabricated and intended to mislead the public, stressing that there was no truth to the claims circulating on social media and some online platforms.
She urged members of the public and supporters of Nnamdi Kanu to rely on verified information from credible sources instead of unconfirmed reports. The statement also appealed to media organisations and social media users to avoid spreading misinformation that could create unnecessary confusion.
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, remains a central figure in Nigeria’s political and legal landscape as he continues to face terrorism-related charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja. His case has attracted widespread local and international attention, while developments surrounding his detention frequently generate public interest and online speculation.
The development means false reports surrounding high-profile public figures can spread rapidly on digital platforms, making verification increasingly important. The latest denial from Uchechi Okwu-Kanu is expected to address the divorce speculation, while public attention remains focused on the ongoing legal proceedings involving Nnamdi Kanu.
