The chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, has categorically refuted claims circulating on social media that he and his wife have separated. In a weekend statement, UBA Group described the allegations as false and defamatory, confirming that three individuals linked to the spread of these malicious rumors have been taken into custody.
According to the bank, the disinformation campaign was orchestrated to tarnish Elumelu’s reputation. The statement noted that law enforcement agents have apprehended those directly responsible for creating and disseminating the fabricated divorce story. Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify any other parties involved.
Among those arrested is Kingsley Akunemeihe, whose family has publicly appealed to Elumelu for leniency. His sister, Ngozi Akunemeihe, made a heartfelt plea in a viral video on Instagram, asking the businessman to show mercy. Additionally, activist Omoyele Sowore has called for Akunemeihe’s release, sparking further public discussion.
This development comes amid a series of unverified and false claims about Elumelu that have surfaced on social media platforms. UBA Group urged the public to disregard such malicious content and reiterated its commitment to protecting the chairman’s integrity. The bank also warned that it will pursue legal action against anyone found guilty of spreading defamatory information.