The late Mr Ibu and wife
The widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has denied claims that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties for her personal benefit.
Speaking in an interview with content creator King Mitchy, Stella Maris Okafor said the sale of the properties was carried out legally under a court order and with the consent of Mr Ibu’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Daniel Okafor.
“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. All the evidence is here. We sold the house. I am not the one who sold the house,” she said.
Stella Maris also revealed that she currently runs an online jewellery business. According to her, she wanted to start the business while her husband was alive, but he advised her against it because she was actively acting at the time.
She further disclosed that she plans to move out of her current residence because it is too expensive to maintain. She explained that she only moved there after her husband’s death due to security concerns and public pressure.
Addressing claims by a young man who alleged he is one of Mr Ibu’s children and was denied financial support, Stella Maris said disagreements over money started shortly after the actor’s burial.
She claimed some family members wanted her to share the money she received during the burial, but she refused because it was meant for the welfare of her children.