Businessman Olakunle Churchill has publicly denied ever being in a legally recognised marriage with actress Rosy Meurer, dismissing widespread reports of a divorce as false and misleading.
In a detailed statement shared via his Instagram page on Wednesday, Churchill clarified that their relationship did not involve any formal wedding ceremony, insisting that what took place was merely an introduction and not a legally binding union.
“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.
“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.”
He also cast doubt on reports suggesting that legal proceedings had taken place, stating that he was never served any court documents and questioning the credibility of the claims being circulated.
“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 said.
“Looking at the alleged hearing and judgement dates, I am left asking: is this even possible in Nigeria? At times, it is necessary to allow a man handle his responsibilities without interference, most especially when you were carried along. That is part of his role and duty.”
Churchill also revisited his past relationship with actress Tonto Dikeh, noting that issues from their previous marriage have since been resolved privately. He emphasised that both parties have moved on and chosen forgiveness.
“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 claims that Rosy Meurer stood by him during difficult times, Churchill rejected what he described as an exaggerated narrative, stating that her role in his life should not be overstated.
“I do not agree with the narrative that Rosy ‘stood by me’ in a way that should now be exaggerated. 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,” he concluded.
His comments come amid renewed public attention following a recent Instagram video by Meurer, in which she reintroduced herself without Churchill’s surname or a wedding ring, describing her return as a “rebirth” and signalling a new phase in her personal and professional life.
