Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill has dismissed claims stating that he is divorcing actress Rosy Meurer. He noted that no legally recognised marriage ever took place between them.

According to a statement shared on his Instagram handle on Wednesday, Churchill denied the viral divorce claims, calling them false and calling on the public to ignore what he described as misinformation.

“The reports circulating online about a supposed divorce between Roseline Meurer and me are completely false. There is no truth to them, and they should be treated as such,” Churchill wrote. “There was no legally recognised marriage. There was no church wedding and no court wedding. What took place was an introduction. Therefore, the idea of a ‘divorce’ is baseless from the outset.”

The entrepreneur also doubted the accuracy of reports alleging ongoing legal proceedings. He stressed that he had never been formally served any official court documents and raised concerns about the due process of such claims.

“I am 100% sure that individuals without proper experience in the media space are advising Rosy incorrectly, alongside legal practitioners who operate under a mango tree without due process and claim to produce divorce documents within 24 hours,” he continued. “Looking at the alleged hearing and judgement dates, I am left asking: is this even possible in Nigeria?” Nigeria Travel Guides

Similarly, Churchill said, “At times, it is necessary to allow a man to handle his responsibilities without interference, most especially when you are carried along. That is part of his role and duty.”

He also reacted to his past relationship with actress Tonto Dikeh, stressing that personal issues from his previous marriage were resolved privately between the parties involved. He clarified that he had reconciled with Tonto Dikeh and believes she is “in a better place".

“If Tonto offended anyone, it should be me alone, and if I offended anyone, it should be Tonto. However, we have both chosen to forgive each other. I believe she has changed and is now in a better place. Tonto wronged me, and whatever existed between us was ours to resolve. No one confronted her or fought that battle on my behalf,” he asserted.

Addressing the public opinion of Rosy Meurer’s role in his life, Churchill acknowledged the backlash she received but dismissed dramatic stories surrounding her involvement in his personal matters.

“I do not agree with the narrative that Rosy ‘stood by me’ in a way that should now be exaggerated,” he stated. “While I acknowledge that she faced public criticism, it is important to state that if she had not been there, someone else would have occupied that position in my life. Issues within my relationship should have been left for me to address, including defending her publicly when necessary.”

His statement comes amidst renewed public attention after Rosy Meurer shared a video on Instagram reintroducing herself without Churchill’s surname or a wedding ring. In the video, the actress described her return to the public eye as a “rebirth” and new phase in her career, apologising for her absence and pledging to focus on growth and storytelling in the coming phase of her life.