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Mr Ibu’s Widow Breaks Silence Over Alleged Secret Sale of Late Actor’s Properties

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by newswatchtv

The widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, Stella Maris Okafor, has denied claims that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and kept the money for herself.

Her response comes after members of the late actor’s family recently spoke about their struggles and financial situation following his death.

Speaking in an interview with content creator King Mitchy, Stella Maris explained that the sale of the properties was done according to a court order and with the involvement of Mr Ibu’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Daniel Okafor.

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She said she has documents to support her claims.

“I have to show you this document. This is a court order. We—I didn’t, not me alone. My husband’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Daniel Okafor, and I did it according to the court order. Every piece of evidence is here. We sold the house. I am not the one who sold the house,” she stated.

Stella Maris also revealed that she currently operates an online jewellery business, adding that Mr Ibu had earlier discouraged her from starting the business because she was focused on acting.

“I have a page online where I sell jewellery, and I am still selling my jewellery. When I wanted to start this business, my late husband stopped me because I was acting. My late husband was my colleague in the industry,” she said.

She further disclosed that she plans to leave her current residence because of its high cost, explaining that she moved there after her husband’s death due to security concerns and public pressure.

“I did not intend to come to this place. It’s because of pressure and security, but I am moving out.”

Addressing allegations by a young man who claimed to be one of Mr Ibu’s children and accused her of refusing to support him financially, Stella Maris said disagreements started shortly after the actor’s burial.

She alleged that some family members demanded a share of money given to her during the funeral, but she refused, insisting it was meant for her children.

“Before they sold the land, we were still in the village, and they were arguing with me over the money that was given to me during the burial. They insisted that I should share the money with them. I told them that this was money given to me for my children. Why should I come and share it with you people?” she said.

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