Three In Police Net Over Claims That Tony Elumelu Divorced Wife

The UBA Group has dismissed news reports currently circulating on social media that the Group Chairman, Mr Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife.

Debunking the purported report in a notice issued by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, on Sunday, the organisation described the statements and all similar content as entirely fabricated and without basis.

According to UBA, three individuals directly connected to the creation and dissemination of these malicious falsehoods have been arrested

The statement reads, “The attention of UBA Group has been drawn to a false, defamatory, and malicious publication currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely alleging that the Group Chairman, Mr Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has divorced his wife.

“These statements and all similar content are entirely fabricated, reckless, and without basis. The claims are a deliberate falsehood designed to mislead the public and cause reputational harm.

“The matter has been referred to the relevant law enforcement authorities, who have commenced action. We confirm that three individuals directly connected to the creation and dissemination of these malicious falsehoods have been arrested, namely:

1. Mr. Kingsley Akunemeihe (@Directorkem)

2. Mr Chigozie Success Ihebom

3. Mr John Surpruchi Nwanorue (@problemchimky)

“Investigations are ongoing and are expected to lead to further arrests and prosecutions of all persons involved in originating, amplifying, or sustaining this defamatory campaign.

“This serves as a formal notice to all individuals, platforms, and entities involved in the publication, reposting, or continued dissemination of this content to immediately cease and desist.