United Bank for Africa confirms viral divorce rumours about Tony Elumelu are false, as three social media influencers are arrested for spreading the claim.
UBA dismissed reports that Tony Elumelu divorced his wife, calling the claims false and malicious.
Three individuals linked to spreading the rumour have been arrested by authorities.
The suspects are alleged social media influencers who spread the story to gain attention and boost engagement.
UBA warned the public to stop sharing the content or risk legal action, as investigations continue.
Three individuals have been arrested after allegedly spreading false claims online that Nigerian billionaire and Tony Elumelu had divorced his wife, Awele Elumelu.
The story, which circulated widely on social media, was quickly debunked by United Bank for Africa (UBA), describing it as completely untrue and aimed at damaging reputations.
In an official statement released by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, UBA didn’t hold back in its reaction.
“The attention of UBA Group has been drawn to a false, defamatory, and malicious publication currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely alleging that the Group Chairman, Mr Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has divorced his wife,” the statement read.
UBA stressed that there is no truth to the claim, calling it a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
“These statements and all similar content are entirely fabricated, reckless, and...
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