Super Eagles goalkeeper, Olorunleke Ojo, has publicly refuted allegations of infidelity and abuse made against him by his enstranged wife, Tosin Ojo, describing them as “false, malicious, and damaging.”
In an official press release issued through his legal representatives, I Musa & Associates, and posted on his Facebook page on Thursday, Ojo said he had endured in silence for the sake of his children but was now compelled to respond.
“I have kept silent for a long time for the sake of my children and their future. However, recent publications have left me with no choice but to set the records straight. This is not about social media battles but about truth, peace, and the well-being of my children,” Ojo stated.
LEADERSHIP reports that Tosin Ojo had earlier accused her husband of infidelity and betrayal, claiming he had been romantically involved with another woman. She further alleged that she suffered humiliation and neglect in the marriage, which she said had caused her deep distress.
Her public outcry drew widespread attention on social media, sparking heated debates about infidelity, the pressures of marriage, and the private lives of celebrities.
Ojo countered Tosin’s claims, stressing that he made repeated efforts to reconcile and financially supported his wife and children.
“I consistently sought reconciliation. I supported my wife financially, giving her money for business, paying her a salary monthly, and ensuring she and our children were never left in want. I provided a monthly upkeep of ₦250,000 in addition to covering rent, school fees, and medical bills,” he explained.
He added that despite his invitations for Tosin to spend time with him during his travels, she declined but frequently traveled for her own engagements.
“This persistent neglect of her marital obligations left me emotionally strained and contributed significantly to the breakdown of our relationship,” he said.
He also said he made efforts for reconciliation through various means. “I made efforts through family intervention and even paid for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Sadly, she refused reconciliation, rejecting ADR and insisting instead on court action and social media battles.”
Ojo described being denied access to his children as one of the most painful parts of the ordeal.
“At several points, I was blocked completely, as shown in screenshots, cutting me off from communicating with my children. Even on my child’s birthday, when I was outside the country, I sent a cake through my siblings as a fatherly gesture. She refused the cake, instructed that it be returned, and once again shut me out of my children’s lives,” he lamented, adding that the experience led to emotional distress and hospitalization.
The goalkeeper also reacted to Tosin’s claim that he used charms to harm her and the children.
“It is malicious and unfounded to allege that I use charms, or that I seek to harm my wife and children. These accusations are not only damaging but dangerous, as they expose me and even third parties to ridicule, suspicion, and public hostility,” Ojo said.
Ojo urged his wife Tosim to desist from defamatory publications, emphasizing that the matter is already before “the appropriate legal and security authorities.”
“If my wife has any grievances, social media is not a court of law. Instead of posting defamatory statements, slander, and libel, she can take up her complaints before a court of competent jurisdiction with proof. Theatrics and falsehoods in the public space only destroy the children’s future and further damage what little peace remains,” he stressed.
He also appealed to the media and the public not to draw conclusions from only one side of the story.
“There are always two sides to every story, and rushing to judgment without facts only deepens the wounds of everyone involved,” he added.
Despite acknowledging that the marriage may have broken down irretrievably, Ojo vowed to remain committed to his children.
“Even though the marriage has broken down irretrievably, my love and duty to my children remain unshaken. I will continue to provide for them, protect them, and prioritize their welfare,” he said.
“I respectfully call on Mrs. Olorunleke to desist from further defamatory publications. This matter is already before the appropriate legal and security authorities, and I trust that justice will be done,” he added.
Ojo concluded his statement with a call for peace and stability, “I will not be dragged into social media wars; I only seek peace, stability, and a safe future for my children.”
