Nollywood icons Rita Edochie and Chinwe Owoh have delivered a heartfelt plea to the Nigerian populace concerning the grieving widow of their departed colleague, Junior Pope. In a poignant video captured during his ongoing funeral proceedings, the seasoned actresses implored Nigerians to extend compassion and understanding to Junior Pope’s wife, irrespective of any purported discord that may have occurred between the couple.
Expressing dismay at the spread of unfounded rumors regarding the couple’s relationship, Rita Edochie emphasized the importance of allowing the grieving widow to mourn her husband in peace. She underscored the inevitability of occasional misunderstandings within marital unions, urging society to refrain from unjustly scrutinizing and intruding upon the private grief of bereaved spouses.
Furthermore, Rita Edochie condemned the dissemination of false information on online platforms, emphasizing the need for integrity and sensitivity in public discourse, especially during times of mourning. With fervent prayers for Junior Pope’s soul to find solace in the divine realm, she lauded his character as a virtuous individual who harbored no prejudice or malice towards others.
Chinwe Owoh echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of respecting the sanctity of mourning and refraining from contributing to the distress of the bereaved family. Both actresses appealed for unity and empathy, urging Nigerians to rally behind Junior Pope’s widow with love and support during her time of profound loss and mourning.
She urged the deceased to protect his family from above as she questioned those who claim the actor was murdered.
Chinwe Owoh said, “Junior Pope’s wife, they should leave her alone! There’s nobody who doesn’t have misunderstandings in their home. Even if they had misunderstandings, they should leave that girl alone (Rita – and who even said they were having issues?) Leave her alone to bury her husband quietly for his soul to rest in peace.”
Rita Edochie said: “Junior Pope is gone. Everybody is saying different versions of what they want. I beg God to accept his soul. He’s a good man, one person with no form of discrimination against any human being. Anywhere he is, if spirits can see, he should protect his family. People who are saying he was killed are the killers in charge of their own lives? People should stop talking rubbish. Social media has done more harm than good. Someone that’s full of life lost his life, but instead of them to rest, they’re stressing his wife again. Every mouth in charge of this foul information, God will judge you. Leave someone who is innocent to have peace of mind”.
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