I didn't get married, I only stood in for someone – Okomfo Kolege addresses netizens after recent backlash

Kumawood actor Okomfo Kolege has responded to the barrage of criticisms he encountered following viral posts that suggested he had remarried.

In an interview with Kwaku Manu TV on November 15, 2024, the actor addressed the controversy surrounding the posts, which led many to believe he had tied the knot.

Kolege clarified that he was not married and that he only stood in for someone else, although he chose not to reveal the identity of the person.

"I’ve stayed quiet about this whole issue, but I would appreciate it if the person who posted that picture from a fake account could come forward and clarify whether I’m married or not. I have stood in as a husband for some relatives abroad, and I don’t see anything wrong with that," he explained.

He went on to question, "Let’s assume the picture that circulated on social media is true. What’s wrong with remarrying after my wife passed away two years ago? Would Ghanaians prefer I fornicate or settle down?"

The Kumawood actor also opened up on the emotional toll of losing his wife.

"I am the only one who truly felt the pain and trauma when I lost my wife. I moved from Kumasi to Accra to help me cope with the grief. That’s why I’m asking the person who posted that photo to clarify whether I was standing in for someone or getting married myself," he added.

Background

On October 20, 2024, photos and videos of Okomfo Kolege surfaced on social media, leading to rumours that the actor had remarried in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family.

His wife, Millicent Oteng, tragically passed away during childbirth on November 17, 2022.

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