Netizen Retracts False Accusation Against Nollywood Actress Eniola Badmus
A social media user who previously accused Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus of operating a private network linking young girls to politicians has publicly retracted his claim and issued a formal apology. The user, identified as Femzydr1 on X, formerly Twitter, made the retraction in a viral post on the evening of Thursday, February 26, 2026, admitting that his accusation was baseless and harmful.
Apology and Admission of Falsehood
In the apology post, the netizen expressed deep regret for spreading damaging false information about Eniola Badmus. He stated, "I sincerely apologize to Ms. Eniola Badmus, her family, friends, fans, and everyone affected by my recent tweet. The post accusing her of exploitation, linking young girls to movie and political figures, and pimping was wrong, irresponsible, and made without evidence. I deeply regret spreading such damaging and false information." This retraction comes after the actress, who serves as a special adviser on social events to Nigeria's House of Representatives Speaker, swiftly denounced the initial claim as false and vowed legal action, notifying authorities of the matter.
Reactions from Nigerians
The apology stirred a wave of reactions from many Nigerians on social media, with some taunting the accuser and others advising the actress on potential next steps. Comments included:
- JayNaija: "Them never arrest you and you dey apologize keh."
- Hisomtheboat: "You no read the book of Agenda chapter 1:1? 'Banger boys don’t fold and any banger boy that folds should never be considered a banger boy again, he should be considered a gbanger boy'."
- nosafk: "Any tailor that can sew him pinafore kirikiri uniform should get in touch. Lemme pay for it."
- ObasiPriscillia: "Ms. Eniola Badmus, Matthew 18:21–22, Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him. He asked if forgiving seven times was enough. Jesus answered: 'I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.' This means 70 × 7 = 490."
- Ameboibadan: "No don't fold Yakubu u can do it, what is prison that u can't go, Obasanjo went there became president, Mandela went there became president, now it is your time to become our future president, wish you good luck in prison."
Background on the Accusation
Legit.ng had previously reported that the netizen accused Eniola Badmus of exploiting young women for movie executives and politicians, alleging that she gained political influence by serving as a bridge between young women and the elite. The actress firmly denied these allegations, emphasizing her commitment to legal recourse and stating she had no intention of forgiving the accuser at the time.
Eniola Badmus's Personal Aspirations
In related news, Eniola Badmus recently got emotional during a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach in Oshodi, Lagos, tagged Feed The Needy, in collaboration with Seyi Tinubu. At the event held at Temidire Primary School, Shogunle, she opened up about her desire for children, praying for God to bless her with kids. This heartfelt moment highlighted her personal life amidst the public controversy.
The retraction and apology mark a significant turn in this social media saga, underscoring the impact of false accusations and the importance of evidence-based claims in public discourse.
