Olakunle Churchill denies marriage to Rosy Meurer, dismisses divorce claims

Businessman Olakunle Churchill has dismissed reports that he is divorcing actress Rosy Meurer, insisting that no legally recognised marriage ever existed between them.

In a detailed statement posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Churchill described the circulating divorce claims as false and urged the public to disregard them as misinformation.

He clarified that what transpired between him and Rosy Meurer was merely an introduction ceremony, not a court or church wedding.

According to Churchill, the absence of a formal marriage renders the idea of divorce baseless.

He wrote, “The reports circulating online about a supposed divorce between Roseline Meurer and me 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.”

Churchill also questioned the authenticity of reports of ongoing legal proceedings, stating that he had never been served with any court documents and expressing concerns about the lack of due process.

He criticised what he described as improper legal advice being given to Rosy Meurer, while taking a swipe at certain legal practitioners he accused of operating unprofessionally and rushing to produce divorce documents without following proper procedures.

“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 judgment dates, I am left asking: Is this even possible in Nigeria? At times, it is necessary to allow a man to handle his responsibilities without interference, especially when you were carried along. That is part of his role and duty.”

The businessman further addressed past controversies surrounding his former marriage to actress Tonto Dikeh, revealing that the couple had privately reconciled and resolved their issues.

He stated that Tonto Dikeh is now in a better place and emphasised that their personal matters should have been left for them to handle without external interference.

“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.

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On Rosy Meurer’s role in his life, Churchill rejected narratives that exaggerated her support during his trying times.

He acknowledged the public criticism she faced but maintained that if she had not been present, someone else would have filled that position.

“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 note that if she had not been there, someone else would have filled that role in my life. Issues within my relationship should have been left for me to address, including defending her publicly when necessary,” he concluded.

The statement was issued following renewed public attention, after Rosy Meurer recently shared an Instagram video in which she reintroduced herself without Churchill’s surname or a wedding ring.

In the video, she described her return as a “rebirth” and a new phase in her career focused on growth and storytelling.