The family of late Nollywood star actor Mr. Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, has responded to the news making rounds about his marriage.

In a statement signed by the actor’s two elder sisters on behalf of their family, they emphasized that some of the articles about Obi were untrue and should be stopped immediately to avoid misinformation.

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They claimed that the information provided by one Mr. Zik Zulu Okafor regarding the passing of our son, Mr. Obinna Nwafor, better known as Saint Obi, and the critical commentary that has followed on the majority of social media platforms that has unfairly and maliciously portrayed his wife are completely untrue. Reaffirming that Saint Obi’s marriage was unrelated to his passing.

The two eldest sisters also stated that the burial rituals would be announced to the general public in due course, recalling that this is a time of sadness for their family and requesting that their privacy be honoured at this time.

The statement reads in parts:

“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.”