Late Nollywood star, Saint Obi’s family have finally broken their silence concerning revelations made by actor/producer Zik Zulu Okafor about their son’s death.
In a statement signed by two elder sisters of the actor on behalf of the family, they stated that part of the story was fabricated and meant to portray his estranged wife in a defamatory manner.
According to them, 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 family said.
They said further that what Zik Zulu wrote was a figment of his imagination as it does not represent their late brother’s wife that they know and relate with, adding that they should be allowed to mourn their loss in peace whilst they prepare for his burial.
See the full statement below:
“PRESS STATEMENT 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 perfect peace. Amen.”
The statement was signed by Ugoeze Edith Chinyere Obichuku, Mrs. Freda Nwachukwu, Eldest Sister (Texas, U.S.A), Elder Sister (Jos, Nigeria)
For: The Nwafor Family of Umuezealaeze, Alaenyi, Ogwa, Mbatoli L.G.A, Imo State.
