Yemi Obafemi
Businessman Olakunle Churchill has dismissed reports of a divorce between himself and actress Roseline Meurer, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement addressing the circulating rumours, Churchill said there was no legally recognised marriage between them, stressing that what took place was only an introduction.
“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,” he said.
“There was no legally recognised 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 criticised those he claimed were giving Meurer poor advice, including unnamed media figures and legal practitioners.
“I am 100 per cent 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,” he added.
Questioning the authenticity of the alleged legal proceedings, Churchill raised doubts about the reported hearing and judgment dates.
“Looking at the alleged hearing and judgment dates, I am left asking: is this even possible in Nigeria?” he said.
Churchill further addressed references to his past relationship with actress Tonto Dikeh, stating that both parties have moved on and resolved their differences privately.
“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,” he said.
He also downplayed narratives suggesting Meurer played a defining role during his previous marital issues, noting that personal relationship matters should be handled privately.
“I do not agree with the narrative that Rosy ‘stood by me’ in a way that should now be exaggerated,” he said, adding that issues within his relationship should have been left for him to manage, including defending her when necessary.
