Nollywood Star Clem Ohameze Breaks Silence on Viral Family Neglect Claims
Enet
Veteran Nollywood actor Clem Ohameze has publicly denied viral claims suggesting he abandoned his family, describing the story as a malicious attempt to tarnish his reputation.
In a strongly worded statement, the actor revealed he has already reported the matter to security agencies, stressing that those behind the rumor will face the law.
“I have initiated a police case. I have sent his number and name to them. This is a cybercrime. I called my friend who is a director in the DSS. It has cost me a lot to come this far in my life. I will not let an idiot rubbish me just like that for cheap popularity because you want to attract traffic to your page,” Ohameze said.
The actor, who has been in the Nigerian film industry for decades, emphasized that he values his hard-earned reputation and will not allow anyone to drag his name into disrepute.
Fans of the actor have expressed mixed reactions while many rallied behind him, others urged celebrities to adopt legal and professional means of addressing online defamation.
This development sheds light on the growing menace of fake news, cyberbullying, and clickbait content in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Legal experts have also pointed out that under Nigeria’s cybercrime laws, publishing false information to damage a person’s reputation can attract serious penalties, including imprisonment.
As Clem Ohameze takes legal steps, the industry watches closely to see how this case may set a precedent for other celebrities battling damaging online rumors.
