The Nigerian social media space was set abuzz on Tuesday, December 16, following a controversial post by businessman Olakunle Churchill, the former husband of Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh.
Churchill shared his thoughts on the concept of true confession, a move many netizens interpreted as a veiled criticism of his ex-wife's recent public testimony at a church service.
The Comment That Lit the Fuse
In a post on his Instagram page, Olakunle Churchill wrote, "True confession lightens the soul, makes life easier, and gives room for peace, healing, and renewal." He accompanied the statement with a photograph of himself in traditional attire.
While the message appeared philosophical on the surface, its timing was everything. It came shortly after a video of Tonto Dikeh giving a powerful testimony at Pastor Jerry Eze's church went viral.
In that emotional clip, the actress, who turned 40, opened up about past struggles with addiction, anger, and spiritual battles, declaring, "I have never known peace until now. I am living in it."
Netizens React: Support, Criticism, and Calls for His Own Confession
The reaction to Churchill's post was swift and polarized. A significant portion of social media users accused him of throwing subtle shade at Dikeh's moment of vulnerability and spiritual renewal.
Many comments directly challenged Churchill, suggesting he should examine his own life before commenting on others. User @helenbeauty44 remarked, "How did you end up cheating on her and marrying your sister... Confess yours so that you can be delivered and liberated. You want to mock her."
Another user, @doosuur_josephine, criticized his timing and emotional intelligence, stating, "This is evidence that you are also not man enough... If you were emotionally intelligent, this is not the time to come out and claim to be the good one. Rest Sir."
Others, however, defended Churchill's right to share his opinion. User @toyinfola1 commented, "I believe what he typed is not to make mockery of her. I don’t know why people like to create unnecessary problem. People allow peace to rain."
The backlash highlighted the enduring public interest in the former couple's relationship and the strong support Dikeh has garnered for her candidness.
Context: Tonto Dikeh's Spiritual Revelation
The incident underscores the viral nature of Tonto Dikeh's recent public appearances concerning her faith. Prior to her testimony, she had also shared a vision online calling for prayers for spiritual leaders in the country, which further cemented her current focus on spiritual matters.
Her testimony, where she spoke openly about finding peace and deliverance, resonated with many fans and followers, making any perceived criticism of that journey a sensitive topic.
As of now, Olakunle Churchill has not issued any follow-up statement to clarify his post or address the backlash directly. The online conversation continues to dissect the layers of their past relationship and their present paths.
