The charges made by filmmaker Zik Zulu that dead actor Obinna Nwafor’s wife Lynda mistreated him throughout their marriage have been referred to by the actor’s family as “false, malicious, and insensitive.”
Remember that Zik Zulu mentioned in a piece he wrote two days ago that Obi and Lynda’s marriage was mostly in jeopardy. Read here
His disclosure startled many Nigerians, and some of them attacked Lynda personally on social media.
The family, however, distanced themselves from Zik Zuku’s assertions in a statement that was signed by his older sisters, Ugoeze Edith Chinyere Obichuku and Mrs. Freda Nwachukwu. The charges, according to the family, are untrue, spiteful, and cruel, and they in no way reflect the Lynda they are familiar with.
Read the family of Obi’s news release 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 perfect peace. Amen. Signed,
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
