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Real Housewives of Lagos star, Faith Morey has blasted actress and co-star Iyabo Ojo for her demeaning and reckless personality while also trying to gaslight her flaws. 

Iyabo Ojo responded to the widespread criticism of her feud with Faith Morey on season 2 of The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL).

The movie star acknowledged that many people draw parallels between reality shows and real-life situations while citing MohBad as an example.

The mother of two defended her actions, explaining that reality shows are often edited to convey a certain narrative and that not everyone can or should be portrayed as a victim, supporter or peacemaker.

However, Faith Morey disagreed with Iyabo’s claims and claimed that Iyabo never apologised to her.

She explained that RHOL is not a scripted show and the producers have no guidelines on how the housewives should behave. 

Faith said Iyabo could not pretend to be someone she was not for five months and he could not act for that long.

The reality star urged Iyabo to take responsibility for her actions, pointing out that she hated her from the first day she met her.

Read Also: MohBad’s wife interrogated thrice, says Iyabo Ojo

In a lengthy Instagram story post, she wrote:

“RHOLagos is not a scripted show and there are no guidelines by the producers as to how housewives should act!! People act the way they act because that’s what and who they are! You can’t be someone you are not for 5 whole months. You can’t act for 5 whole months!! Enough of this gaslighting people!!

“Own your crude, crass behavior with your chests!! You never liked me from the very first day you met me and you never stopped showing me that.

“I never did anything to you and you never for once apologized for anything or saw how badly you treated me! You never gave me a chance! You wanted to be close to anyone who disliked me because you are nothing but a shameless bully!

“I wish the producers showed everything in full!! Edits were even to your advantage but your spiteful behavior can’t even escape edits!”

Actress Iyabo Ojo has dropped her two cents on backlashes and criticisms she is getting over her disputes with co-stars on Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL) Season 2, especially Faith Morey.

The mother of two noted how many were comparing a reality show to real-life situations using MohBad as an example.

Assuring them that she wouldn’t give up on MohBad’s case, she shed light on her dramatic personality on the reality show.

Iyabo clarified that in her real life, her life can’t be edited, but on a show, it can be especially to suit a certain narrative.

She noted how everyone can’t play the victim, enabler, or peacemaker, as the show will be boring hence her dramatic side, which she signed up for.

“The Real Housewives of Lagos season 2…
I can see some viewers taking it so personally, well done. That’s what we signed up for but be calming down.
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“Facts!!! in my real life, cameras won’t follow me around….. meaning my real life can’t be edited. If I want to call friends, hang out, celebrate an achievement, travel out, or plan a staycation, it will be with my close friends, family, and loved ones.
With that being said, the show is indeed not scripted, but we’re given guidelines that are being situated and edited to suit a narrative that will help engage and entertain our dear viewers and fans
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“We can’t all play the victim, enabler, or peacemaker, the show will be boring now. This season 2, I’m a Vawulance child, I signed up to be the villain on the show, so I know it will come with a lot of dragging like I better pass my neighbor. Una go drag taya ooo, bcos na episode 4 of season 2 una still dey, am I the villain in all the remaining episodes? that I can’t reveal, you have to watch the show to find out.

Read Also: MohBad’s wife interrogated thrice, says Iyabo Ojo

“Am I friends with all the real housewives… NO
When we meet outside, we say hello, and hi, to each other & move on
Life no too hide like that, it is what it is!!!
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“The train matter was part of my own gbasgbos strategy. I expected the dragging. On a normal day, I will never ever step on anyone’s iru, sorry train except maybe na by mistake?
Even that same day, once the cameras went off, I apologized, even at the beach house, I apologized again to her ……
See all these things I am saying now, I shouldn’t be saying it until after the show bcos it will water down the show ooooo.

“Now!!! the only reason am shalaying is because I can see some olodos who have decided to compare a show, 7 ladies were contacted and paid to come together to form a friendship, show lifestyle, show family, give small gbasgbos to entertain and engage you all…to a real-life situation of a young artist (Mohbad) who died and I’m seeking justice for…
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“Make una know worry this Mohbad’s case I will follow to the end and another one I no go do again, make una allow me drink water drop cup……,” she wrote.

Actress Iyabo Ojo has lamented what she described as the ridiculous deadline given her by the Lagos Government to pay N18m in three months for tax default. 

According to the mother of two, she believes she is being witch hunted after fighting against her senior colleague in Nollywood for sexually assaulting a young girl and also supporting the Labor party in the recently concluded elections.

Iyabo Ojo claimed she already paid her tax debts for 2014-2019 but they still insist she must pay for the defaulted debt of 2020-2022 before the end of November or risk going to court.

She has made efforts to get them to reduce it or give her a payment plan she can work with, even going as far as writing an apology letter but nothing has changed for her.

She further stated that fans should not blame celebrities who do not speak up as doing so comes with a lot of negative consequences.

Read Also: I don’t expect to be loved totally, says actress Iyabo Ojo

She wrote:  “I’m too outspoken, too confrontational, too blunt, they say …….. my opinion must not be heard, unless it aligns with theirs, i must stay silent or get crippled, the witch hurt in eating deep into my soul but ……. damn, the hate screams louder. i fought for a girl child who was sexually molested, i was labelled bad & evil bcos one of my own (Yoruba) (senior colleague) was the accused, again i chose to follow my heart & support LP & the hate & resentment grew even worse & i was labeled an (Omo Ale Yoruba) & now i must pay a compulsory best of judgment based on my celebrity status by the Lirs of over 18m personal income tax…. so now i have paid from 2014 – 2019….. but i must pay the remaining of almost 18m for 2020 – 2022 b4 the end of Nov or go to court…. every effort on my part to reduce it was rejected, even when i had to forcefully accept it, my payment plan has also been rejected, i even had to write an apology letter, yet they refuse to give me an easy payment plan, now tell me if this is not witch hurting, and I’m suppose to stay silent .

“Since 2020, which was the Covid 19 lockdown season, who really made money, tell me? if i had made so much i won’t have bought my house on mortgage, since 2020 my business has been going through ups and downs, yet i still constantly pay all my business tax, mortgage tax, loan tax etc……

“I’m the breadwinner, over 30 people depending on me, dollar rising almost everyday, fuel high, diesel high, everything expensive, but still I was given 3 months to pay over 18m, how?????

“The money we make, the bills are so overwhelming even to save is a problem…

“Which kind of business will you people have me do to make a profit of 18m to pay you this period…
Why is my payment plan being denied, Why ?
Guy’s, please don’t blame celebrities who chose not to speak up or lend their voice, Doing so comes with a lot of consequences.”

Actress Iyabo Ojo has reacted to backlashes over her involvement in the quest for justice for late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka MohBad.

In a post on her IG page, she shaded trolls by saying she couldn’t be bothered about them because nobody, not even God ,is loved 100%.

The mother of two said she will continue to pursue her goals, finding strength in the Lord and in the people who genuinely care about her.

Read Also: Show photos of Naira Marley, Sam Larry in custody, Iyabo Ojo tells Police

“No one, not even God, is loved on a 100%

“So why worry about the haters? Abegi, do you, draw strength from the Lord & those who truly love you & stay winning…. shikena,” she wrote. 

Actress Iyabo Ojo has asked the Police to show the world pictures of Naira Marley and Sam Larry in custody.

Following the arrest of embattled singer, Naira Marley and his aide, Sam Larry, the movie star demanded the police share their photos and videos in custody.

She said she doesn’t believe the video of them arriving at the airport.

“That bojuboju video of Sam Larry & Naira Marley, arriving from the airport, I don’t believe it.
Make them show us their real face for police custody,” she wrote.

Read Also: JusticeforMohad: Iyabo Ojo tasks police as two-week investigation deadline expires

Many agreed with the movie star while others slammed her for interfering in the investigation.

One Callis Field Properties wrote: “When the police invited Mohbad’s parents and relatives for interrogation. It was recorded. We all saw the video. Why were they not recording Sam Larry and Naira Marley when they were invited to the station??

One Ayoola Salaam stated, “Very right they should show their face

One Zoe Testimony argued: “My thought too!! We need to see them to believe. And how are we even sure the guy they claim to be Naira Marley that came in disguised was truly Naira Marley?? Hmmm na wa ooo

One Peace Of Mind wrote, “You see all the delay tactics, it won’t favor both the police and the culprits”.

Actress Iyabo Ojo has expressed her disappointment with the authorities for not releasing the autopsy results within the stipulated two-week timeframe set by the commissioner of police.

Alongside the Justice for MohBad group, led by Iyabo Ojo, demonstrators gathered at the House of Assembly on September 20, seeking justice for the late singer.

Their efforts also included a meeting with Lagos state commissioner of police, Idowu Owohunwa, who implicated Naira Marley and Sam Larry in MohBad’s death and hinted at video evidence.

In an excerpt shared by Ojo on October 4, the police asked for 14 days to complete a thorough investigation and provide the autopsy results.

The CP said: “With this approach, we can be sure that we will reach a conclusive end. It can’t be an open-ended thing. And I was confident of the progress we could make between the next two weeks. That was why I said the interim report should be ready before two weeks and I still stand by that.

Read Also: MohBad: Actress Iyabo Ojo reminds Nigerians of autopsy deadline

“So in two weeks, I should be able to gather all of us and say, ‘This is where we are. This is the progress we’ve made.”

At that point, Ojo retorted: “So we’re coming back here in two weeks? We are coming back here in two weeks” to which her team chorused, ‘Yes.’

“By then the autopsy would have been done. Maybe the results would have been out. And maybe they would have arrested or declared wanted or even extradited some people.”

Then the police boss stated, “Sure, you’ll be welcomed.”

With the two-week investigation window expiring, the mother of two on behalf of ‘Nigerians’ has demanded an update from the police regarding their inquiry into Mohbad’s controversial passing.

She reiterated the need for justice not just for the deceased singer and the embattled DJ Splash but also for the generality of the Nigerian children.

She captioned the clip: “Good morning sir, today is exactly 2 weeks. You asked us to give you, you said in your own words that you will get back to us in 2 weeks’ time to update us on the ongoing investigation of Mohbad’s case (Imole) …….. Sir, the whole world awaits to hear from you, sir ……….. thank you.

“@benjaminhundeyin @nigeriapoliceforce we are waiting. #JusticeForMohbad #Justicefordjsplash #justiceforourchildren.”