Businessman Olakunle Churchill has said he is not legally married to actress Rosy Meurer, adding that reports suggesting a divorce between them are false.
He made the clarification in a long post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, where he addressed claims circulating online about the state of his relationship.
In the post, he wrote in part, “FALSE DIVORCE CLAIMS AND PUBLIC MISINFORMATION
Let me address this directly.
The reports circulating online about a supposed divorce between myself and Roseline Meurer are completely false. There is no truth to them, and they should be treated as such.
There was no legally recognized marriage. There was no church wedding and no court wedding. What took place was an introduction. Therefore, the idea of a “divorce” is baseless from the outset.”
He also questioned the legal basis of the reports, writing, “Beyond that, any legitimate legal process requires that all parties be formally served and given the opportunity to respond. I was never served. So I ask a simple question: what exactly is being presented to the public, and how was it obtained?
I am 100% sure that individuals without proper experience in the media space are advising Rosy incorrectly, alongside legal practitioners who operate under a mango tree without due process and claim to produce divorce documents within 24 hours.”
Churchill added, “Looking at the alleged hearing and judgment dates, I am left asking: is this even possible in Nigeria?
At times, it is necessary to allow a man handle his responsibilities without interference, most especially when you were carried along. That is part of his role and duty.
Entering a relationship with a man who already has a child and existing issues with the child’s mother requires understanding that such matters are between the two parties involved. If Tonto offended anyone, it should be me alone and if I offended anyone, it should be Tonto. However, we have both chosen to forgive each other. I believe she has changed and is now in a better place.”
Speaking about his past marriage to actress Tonto Dikeh, he said, “Tonto wronged me and whatever existed between us was ours to resolve. No one confronted her or fought that battle on my behalf.
I do not agree with the narrative that Rosy “stood by me” in a way that should now be exaggerated. While I acknowledge that she faced public criticism, it is important to state that if she had not been there, someone else would have occupied that position in my life. Issues within my relationship should have been left for me to address, including defending her publicly when necessary.”
Reports about Churchill and Rosy have continued to generate speculation in recent weeks after claims emerged suggesting a rift between them. There were also allegations that Rosy had filed for dissolution of their marriage, although neither party had confirmed this publicly.
Churchill had earlier stirred more conversation when he wrote on Instagram, “As a father if i am ever in a place where i have to pick between my kids or anyone/anything else… I am picking my kids. Period!!!.”
Churchill was previously married to actress Tonto Dikeh. Their traditional wedding took place in August 2015 in Rivers State and the marriage produced a son, King Andre, born in 2016. The union ended in July 2017 after a publicised separation.
