Veteran comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has denied a viral video circulating on social media speculating that his marriage has ended.
The clip was doctored to show the comedian crying out that his wife has asked for a divorce after he spent 15 years fending for her and their children in the US.
Speaking to his social media page, Okey Bakassi described the video as false and disrespectful.
said he and his wife are still together, adding that they recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
Okey also dismissed claims that his wife lives in Canada or is a nurse, calling the publication false.
He urged the public to report the fake news originator on X for violating the rules. Insisting that his family is intact and secure.
“It’s so disrespectful and sad that, out of desperation to get views or create viral content, someone will go to the extent of spreading fake news about my very happy family.
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Please, my family, friends and fans, disregard any story that my wife and I are having issues. It’s the work of evil, senseless people. Please help me report the originator’s page for this fake news on X (Twitter) for violating the rules. My family is intact and in God’s hands,” he said.
Okey Bakassi has revealed why he accepted the position of traditional ruler of the Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Imo State.
He is assuming the title of His Royal Highness Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, the Okwe II of Umuihuocha Obohia Autonomous Community.
On Monday, at a special presentation ceremony commemorating the commencement of his reign as the king of Umuihuocha, the comedian-turned-traditional ruler spoke about his new role.
He said: “We pride ourselves as a community that resolves disputes; the anger of a brother does not get to the bone.
“If you look here, you will see that I came with my brother who went through the challenge to see the community and support, this is how Umuihuocha used to do things.”
He said, “Umuihuocha are peaceful people, I won’t bring anything that will cause problems or calamity in this place (Umuihuocha). The promise I give to the people of Umuihuocha.”
In the community statement to affirm his kingship, it was revealed that Okey Bakassi enjoyed the overwhelming support of all the segments of the Umuihuocha people from the five villages and the titled men and women.
“We pledge our loyalty and support to him at all times, as his mandate is that of the entire Umuihuocha by our constitution,” the statement read.
