Chika Ike, the Nollywood actress, has denied rumours that Ned Nwoko, the billionaire businessman, is the father of her child.
The rumours, which circulated on social media, also claimed
that Nwoko and Ike would be getting married soon.
The speculations gained traction after Ike announced that
she was expecting her first child, but did not reveal the father’s identity.
The rumours sparked speculation about a potential crisis in
Nwoko’s marriage to another actress Regina Daniels.
Nwoko’s dismissed the rumours, describing them as “malicious
speculation”.
The politician stated that he was currently focused on a
national assignment and had no time for distractions.
On Tuesday, the film star took to social media to address
the speculation surrounding the pregnancy.
Ike said she has always ignored media rumours about her
personal life but felt the need to set the record straight on this occasion.
“For years, there have been all sorts of lies peddled about
me in the media, but I always treated them as what they are—rumours that needed
no response,” she wrote.
“But this is different. This is about my child.
“Ned is not the father of my child, and whoever’s name you
might come up with later is also false.
“Like I’ve said before, I’m not about to be anyone’s seventh
wife. Polygamy isn’t for me.”
Ike also said that despite being pregnant for months, no one
had an idea until she made the announcement, adding that the speculation about
her baby’s paternity is “laughable and clueless.”
She said while she does not usually respond to rumours, she
had to speak out because it involved her child.
“My privacy is my peace, and no one can unsettle me. I’m basking in the euphoria of my pregnancy, and that’s all that matters to me now,” she added.