Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has publicly articulated her commitment to supporting Omowunmi, the widow of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad until there is substantial evidence implicating her in the circumstances surrounding her husband's death.
Mohbad, a young, promising artist, passed away on September 12 and was interred the following day. On September 21, law enforcement officials exhumed the body of the 27-year-old musician to conduct an autopsy of his mysterious death.
The conditions surrounding his death have generated considerable controversy, with several people directing accusations towards Omowunmi his wife.
During an Instagram live session, Iyabo Ojo emphasized the necessity of awaiting legal conclusions rather than making judgments via social media.
She encouraged critics to provide evidence to the appropriate authorities rather than resorting to speculation.
She said: “A lot of people are angry that I’m supporting Wunmi. Until the law proves her guilty, there is concrete evidence that she is guilty I will continue to support her.
“Why would I want to be wicked to someone else’s child when the law has not found her guilty?
“If they like they should drag, curse me, I will not stop being nice to her. Until the judge says otherwise with evidence, proof beyond every reasonable doubt that she is guilty.
“So if I join to crucify someone’s child when I have mine and tomorrow you all find out that she is innocent. Do you think an apology will repair the damages caused, and take away the emotional trauma?
“It can’t, there are something that apology can’t repair. So we have to be mindful of how we want to destroy someone’s life. I do not make social media judgments, there are laws in the country.
“Also everyone who has said they have evidence, take it to the right authorities and let us see, not side talks.”