A Nigerian lady, Ogechukwu Ikwueme, has taken to social media to address public reactions following the death of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo. In her post, she criticized individuals who began attacking the actor's ex-fiancée, Fancy Acholonu, after news of his passing went viral.
Observation on Social Media Behavior
On her Facebook page, Ikwueme noted that people were quick to blame Acholonu for Ekubo's death, calling her names and accusing her of wrongdoing. She reminded the public of past events in the couple's relationship, stating that Ekubo had previously made Acholonu issue a public apology before he would consider continuing their wedding plans, despite her having already apologized privately.
Ikwueme wrote: "Was it not on this same internet that Alex made Fancy publicly apologize to him and his fans before he would consider continuing with their wedding plans, even after she had already apologized to him privately? She swallowed her pride and did the public apology, only for her to find out that the whole thing was more about embarrassing her than fixing the relationship. We all watched it happen here on social media, didn't we?"
Call for Fairness
She urged people to stop blaming Acholonu for Ekubo's death, emphasizing that the relationship had ended and both parties had moved on. "Assuming a woman is responsible for a man's death simply because they once dated is unfair and honestly disturbing. Not every breakup needs a villain and not every tragedy should become an excuse to attack someone online. Haba!" she added.
Public Reactions
Ikwueme's post sparked mixed reactions from social media users. Precious Hawa commented: "The guy was in the eyes of every woman. He was friendly to everyone including guys. And the lady left him out of fear... She wasn't feeling safe. I understand her fear. But if only she knew that Alex truly loved her and Alex was deeply hurt. Handsome men in Africa, understand that you are a human too and you can equally love someone."
Omobolaji Olakunle Adegboyega said: "You're also contributing to the dragging. No, this write up shouldn't be now." Oluoma Assumpta added: "If dem never blame women, their body go dey scratch them."
