Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed the public for the first time since facing threats, intimidation, and a recent police invitation over her involvement in the campaign for justice for late singer Mohbad.
In a lengthy statement shared via her Instagram page, Ojo clarified her role in the ongoing investigation surrounding Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, who died under controversial circumstances in 2023.
She said her public calls for accountability were not aimed at any individual but formed part of a broader advocacy effort through her NGO, Pinkies Foundation.
“I never accused anyone of being responsible for Mohbad’s death,” Ojo said. “I was simply reacting emotionally to disturbing videos circulating at the time and used my platform to call for justice.”
She confirmed she was recently invited by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja over a live video she had recorded years ago, in which she urged individuals to submit themselves for questioning in Mohbad’s case.
The actress maintained the video was not accusatory and added that her calls for justice were backed by official letters sent to top government authorities.
“Through my foundation, we wrote to the Governor, Attorney General of the State, Commissioner of Police, Assistant Inspector General of Police, and several others requesting an independent and comprehensive investigation, as well as a coroner’s inquest,” she explained.
Ojo also revealed that she met with then Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, other top police officials, and lawmakers to push for a thorough investigation. However, she insisted that she never interfered with or dictated how the police should carry out their duties.
Despite her intentions, the actress lamented the personal toll her activism has taken. She detailed years of death threats, online bullying, public calls for violence against her and her children, and most recently, a fire that destroyed her office.
“Certain individuals have consistently called for my death, the destruction of my source of livelihood, and have incited public violence against me and my children, all without any intervention from the authorities,” she said.
She added that just days before her daughter’s wedding in Tanzania, she received a letter threatening her life, warning that she would “go through hell in the next three months.” Since then, she has seen coffins with her name inscribed, threatening videos online, and other signs that her family remains in danger.
While acknowledging that her political views during the last general elections may have earned her enemies, Ojo reaffirmed her commitment to justice and human rights advocacy.
“My advocacy for social justice and my political stance have no doubt earned me many enemies, which may explain some of the difficulties I currently face,” she wrote.
Despite these challenges, Ojo says she remains committed to cooperating with the authorities and is willing to honor any future police invitations or legal processes.
“I am fully ready to continue to honor further police invitation or arraignment, as I have done in the past, without fear,” she said.
The actress concluded by thanking friends, police authorities, and supporters who have stood by her across tribes, religions, and political affiliations, stating that her current priority is her health and wellbeing in the wake of recent traumatic events.
