Omotayo Sanusi, the ex-wife to Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo, has opened up on the collapse of her marriage, dismissing claims that linked Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele to the fallout.
While speaking via her Instagram page, Omotayo explained that there was never a time that she confronted, attacked, assaulted, or harassed any woman or man at any movie location. She added that although she had been silent for a while regarding the rumours, she felt the need to speak up and clear the air.
“I have deliberately chosen not to publicly respond to the many false stories and allegations surrounding my marriage. However, because these narratives continue to spread and are being presented as facts, I believe it is necessary to address one of them. The allegation that actress Toyin Abraham was responsible for the problems in my marriage by allegedly informing me that another actress was with my then-partner on a movie set is completely false. For the record, I never confronted, attacked, assaulted, or harassed any woman or man at any movie location. No such incident ever took place,” she stated.
Omotayo also revealed that she was present and was working on set during the alleged day of production referenced in the rumours. She also challenged anyone who claimed to have been attacked or harassed by her during the production to publicly provide evidence
“I was present on that production from the very beginning until the end of the shoot. My team and I were solely responsible for the welfare of the entire production, catering for over 500 cast and crew members for more than one month as my contribution and support to my then-partner. I believe it is only fair that if anyone genuinely claims to have been attacked by me—directly or indirectly—they should come forward and say so themselves. Until then, I respectfully ask that people stop repeating and amplifying false narratives that have no basis in truth,” she added.
Omotayo also explained her prolonged silence on the topic, declaring that it was out of respect for everyone involved and not because she was guilty.
“I have remained silent out of respect for everyone involved and because I chose peace over public disputes. However, my silence should never be interpreted as an admission that these allegations are true. This statement serves as my official clarification on this particular allegation. I sincerely hope it brings an end to the continued circulation of this false narrative. It’s amazing how some people have no problem sponsoring lies, promoting falsehoods, and amplifying damaging narratives about someone’s life. But the moment that person decides to speak up, present the truth, or correct the record, they’re suddenly accused of ‘doing too much,” she noted.
