A man has publicly apologised after spreading an untrue report alleging that veteran Nollywood icon Pete Edochie had passed away.
The misleading information began trending on Tuesday across X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, where multiple posts claimed the 78-year-old actor had been hospitalised and later died. Some of the viral messages even suggested that one of his sons had confirmed the supposed death via Instagram.
As the rumour circulated rapidly online, it generated widespread concern among fans before it was eventually confirmed to be false.
The individual responsible for initiating the claim, identified on X as @Heismikel1, later returned to the platform to retract his statement. He admitted that the story was entirely fabricated and acknowledged misleading the public with the false announcement.
In his apology, he clarified that Pete Edochie is alive and in good health. He appealed to Nigerians and the actor’s family for forgiveness while accepting full responsibility for the misinformation. He also urged the public to disregard any reports suggesting the veteran actor had died.
He wrote:
“I want to apologise to all Nigerians who must have been deceived and confused by this tweet about Pete Edochie’s passing. This is fake and was all fabricated by me. The legendary actor Peter Edochie is alive and healthy. Every news regarding ‘his demise’ is false, beware. I take accountability for the misinformation. To the family of Peter Edochie, my apologies. May your legacy continue.”
The incident highlights the speed at which unverified information can spread on social media and the importance of confirming facts before sharing sensitive news.
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