Veteran Nollywood actor Clem Ohameze has launched a fierce legal battle after a Facebook user, Okwulora, went viral for claiming the 59-year-old screen icon suffered a stroke and had been abandoned by his sons. The post, which surfaced on August 15, 2025, alleged only the actor’s daughter stayed back to nurse him while his sons walked away from the family.
Ohameze, whose face has graced blockbuster classics such as King Jaja of Opobo and World Apart, released a tearful rebuttal on Tuesday night, slamming the claims as heartless falsehood intentionally crafted to destroy his reputation. He clarified he is not the father of three sons and never granted any interview concerning his health, describing the rumours as “cheap traffic-chasing content from desperate people.”
Angered by the emotional stress this rumour stirred among his children and extended family, the actor said he has reported the case to his long-time friend who serves as a director in the Department of State Services (DSS). Ohameze confirmed he has also initiated a formal cybercrime petition with the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the accused is prosecuted.
Frustration mounted as the actor recalled previous death hoaxes, including a 2022 post falsely announcing his demise and another alleging he was seeking public donations for surgery. He remarked that the repeated attacks were designed to score social media relevance while harming his legacy built over 30 years in film.
The Facebook post circulated with fabricated quotes, suggesting Ohameze publicly lamented his sons’ betrayal. The actor has now issued an ultimatum demanding retraction and a public apology from Okwulora, warning that failure to comply would lead to full legal consequences under Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act.
Colleagues across the entertainment industry have rallied around him, with stars like Zack Orji and Eucharia Anunobi calling for tougher sanctions on digital defamation. Fans have also condemned the viral clip, urging regulators and social media platforms to treat malicious health rumours as a form of emotional violence against public figures.
Ohameze has vowed to use this case to set a strong precedent, saying he owes it to himself and other veterans who have become constant targets for “reckless bloggers” benefiting from sensational fake news. He insists those chasing clout with destructive lies must be taught it’s no longer business as usual.
