Mr Ibu’s widow denies secretly selling late actor’s properties

The widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, Stella Maris Okafor, has dismissed allegations that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and kept the proceeds.

Speaking during a video interview with content creator King Mitchy, Stella Maris said the property transaction was carried out in line with a court order and involved Mr Ibu’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Daniel Okafor.

She maintained that she did not act alone and said she possesses legal documents to support her claims.

“I have to show you this document. This is a court order. We—I didn’t, not me alone. My husband’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Daniel Okafor, and I did it according to the court order. Every evidence is here. We sold the house. I am not the one that sold the house,” she said.

The widow also disclosed that she now runs an online jewellery business, explaining that she had intended to venture into the trade years earlier but abandoned the plan after her late husband advised her to focus on her acting career.

She further revealed plans to relocate from her current residence, saying the apartment has become too expensive to maintain. According to her, she only moved into the property because of security concerns and public pressure following Mr Ibu’s death.

Addressing claims by a young man on social media who alleged he was one of Mr Ibu’s children denied financial support, Stella Maris said disagreements over money began shortly after the actor’s burial. She accused some members of the late actor’s family of demanding a share of funds donated to her during the burial, insisting the money was meant for the welfare of her children.

She said she refused the request, maintaining that the donations were given to support her and her children rather than other family members.