“False, malicious, insensitive” – Saint Obi’s family rubbishes rumors marital problems led to his death

The family of dead Nollywood star Saint Obi has responded to viral rumors that marital difficulties caused his illness and death.

This is in response to Mr Zik Zulu Okafor’s Facebook post in which he claimed that the mistreatment he endured during his marriage to Lydia Saint-Nwafor and her family caused him to die young.

Saint Obi’s family has issued a lengthy disclaimer, calling Zik Zulu’s account of events false, spiteful, and disrespectful.

Read the following about Saint Obi’s family:

“RE: DEMISE OF SAINT OBI (MR OBINNA NWAFOR)

Our attention has been drawn to the publication by one Mr Zik Zulu Okafor concerning the death of our son, Mr Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, and the accompanying negative commentary in social and other media portraying his widow in an unfair and most defamatory manner. This is in no way, shape or form an accurate portrayal of the Lynda that we know and relate with.

The Nwafor family also views the said article by Mr Okafor as sad and most unfortunate. It was neither written in consultation with any member of the family nor authored with our consent or authority. We totally disassociate ourselves from it.

The views and allegations contained therein are entirely the opinion of the writer. They are false, malicious, and insensitive to the wife, children, and entire family he left behind.

This is a mourning period for the family, and while we appreciate the condolences of friends, fans, and well-wishers. We ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this time.

The funeral rites will be communicated to the public in due course.

May the soul of our dearly beloved brother, son, father, and husband. Rest in peace. Amen”.