Mr Ibu’s Widow denies secretly selling husband’s properties

Stella Maris Okafor, the widow of late Nollywood star John Okafor, has denied charges that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and retained the cash for herself.

The late actor’s family, also known as Mr Ibu, recently spoke out about their challenges and financial predicament.

Stella Maris explained in a recent video circulating online that the properties were sold in accordance with a court order and with the consent of Mr Ibu’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Daniel Okafor.

She backed up her allegation by adding that she possesses the necessary documentation.

“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 evidence is here. We sold the house. I am not the one that sold the house,” she stated.

She also disclosed that she currently runs an online jewellery business, explaining that her late husband had initially discouraged her from venturing into it while she was still 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 revealed that she is planning to move out of her current residence, describing it as too expensive and saying she only relocated there due to security concerns and public pressure following her husband’s death.

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

Addressing claims by a young man who alleged online that he is one of Mr Ibu’s children and was denied financial support, Stella Maris said disagreements over money began shortly after the actor’s burial.

She alleged that some family members demanded that she share the money given to her during the burial for the upkeep of her children.

“Before they sold the land, we were still in the village, and they were dragging 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?”