By Felica Odom 25.6.2026
A young man Somotochukwu Okafor who claims to be late Nollywood actor John Okafor a.k.a Mr. Ibu’s son has accused his stepmother Stella Okafor of bring the family’s name into disrupt by begging Nigerians for financial assistant.
Mr. Ibu died at 62 of cardiac arrest in 2024 after battling with underlying illness that led to several surgeries. On Thursday morning his widow Stella came on social media with content creator King Mitchy to tell Nigerians that they are broke and couldn’t afford basic necessities.
But according to Somotochukwu his stepmother is lying.
“I came across a video this morning of my Stepmother asking for financial assistance online, claiming her children are the only children my father had.
“That is not true, Mr. Ibu my father had many children, some older than me and some younger than me. I decided to speak out because this narrative has become an insult to the rest of my father’s children and family.
“When my father passed away, he left behind properties and assets meant for all his children. However, my stepmother (Stella) took control of everything for herself and her own children.
“She sold my father’s house in Lagos for ₦60 million and did not reach out to any of his other children.
“When I asked her for financial help from her, she ignored my messages and calls.
“She also sold his house in Enugu for about ₦17 million, yet only sent me ₦40,000, saying she was merely giving it to me as a gift.
“Later, I learned the property had been sold for millions. She also sold another property in Asaba for ₦11 million without giving me anything.
“There was also money in the bank and funds about N60 million that Nigerians contributed when my father was ill.
“What hurts me most is that after keeping all these assets for herself and her children, she is now publicly presenting herself as the victim. Meanwhile, I struggled financially to the point that I could not even clear my school fees and access my WAEC.
‘I am speaking out because I want people to hear my side of the story. I believe my father would not be happy if I remained silent while these issues continue like this.”
