Nigerian star actor, Uzor Arukwe, has threatened legal action against individuals circulating what he described as false and damaging rumours about him and a colleague.
The actor addressed the controversy in a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, revealing that a particular user had been identified for allegedly spreading baseless accusations about his professional relationship with a colleague whose name he did not disclose.
The rumours reportedly gained traction following the release of a 2025 YouTube film, Love In Every Word, which went viral.
Arukwe said he deliberately chose not to publicise the account in question to avoid amplifying the issue, but warned that the individual would face consequences to serve as a deterrent to others who use social media platforms to spread unverified claims.
He wrote: “A specific account has been identified to spread false rumors and baseless accusations about me and my professional engagement with another colleague in the industry. I choose not to quote the account directly, as I refuse to give such accounts the engagement they seek at the risk of jail time.
“Believe me when I say this: that individual will be made a scapegoat so others learn to respect boundaries and refrain from chasing clout and Elon Musk money at the expense of damaging someone else’s reputation.”
The statement comes amid speculation surrounding his recent film collaboration with a colleague. While social media users have attempted to link the discussion to off-screen narratives, Arukwe’s warning focused solely on professional defamation and reputation protection. He did not reference any personal or marital matters.
Recently, there is renewed public scrutiny of BamBam and Teddy A’s marriage, with online speculation suggesting that on-screen roles may have triggered tension in their relationship. However, neither Arukwe nor BamBam has confirmed the claims.
BamBam has remained largely silent, sharing only a brief video on social media, while Teddy A had earlier dismissed domestic violence allegations against him as false.
Both have also reportedly unfollowed each other on social media, further fuelling speculation.
Photo: Uzor Arukwe, Facebook