Businessman Olakunle Churchill has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that he is divorcing actress Rosy Meurer, stating that no legally recognized marriage ever took place between them.
In a detailed statement posted on his Instagram on Wednesday, Churchill refuted the circulating divorce claims, calling them false and urging the public to disregard what he described as misinformation.
“The reports circulating online about a supposed divorce between myself and Roseline Meurer are completely false. There is no truth to them, and they should be treated as such,” Churchill wrote. “There was no legally recognized 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.”
Churchill also questioned the authenticity of reports alleging ongoing legal proceedings. He emphasized that he had never been formally served any 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 judgment dates, I am left asking: is this even possible in Nigeria?”
He added, “At times, it is necessary to allow a man to handle his responsibilities without interference, most especially when you were carried along. That is part of his role and duty.”
Churchill also addressed his past relationship with actress Tonto Dikeh, emphasizing 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 said.
Addressing the public perception of Rosy Meurer’s role in his life, Churchill acknowledged the criticism she faced but rejected exaggerated narratives 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 remarked. “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.”
The statement comes amidst renewed public attention after Rosy Meurer recently posted 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, apologizing for her absence and pledging to focus on growth and storytelling in the coming phase of her life.
