A social media user, _elite_girl, has apologised to influencer Priscilla Ojo for falsely claiming she said postpartum depression is “an illusion caused by poverty”.
The post reads: “Priscilla Ojo was asked about marriage after childbirth. She said she never experienced postpartum depression; instead, her love for her husband tripled.
“She believes postpartum depression is an illusion caused by poverty. I believe her, do you think so?”
The claim sparked widespread backlash, with Priscilla denying the statement and demanding evidence.
“I never said this. What’s wrong with Twitter people? Be ready to provide evidence. What do you mean I said ‘postpartum is an illusion caused by poverty’? Insulting to mothers… very insensitive,” she wrote on Snapchat.
_elite_girl took responsibility for the post, citing it was handled by someone on her page, and promised it won’t happen again.
She wrote: “I am deeply sorry, Priscilla. I sincerely ask for your forgiveness.
The tweet in question was posted by someone who was handling my page at the time, and I take full responsibility for allowing that mistake to occur. Although it was not authored by me personally, I acknowledge that anything shared on my platform remains my responsibility.
“I attempted to have the post deleted immediately because it was extreme and completely against my values—my ethics as a human being first, even before being a woman. Unfôrtunately, I was misled into leaving it up, and I deeply regret that decision.
“I respectfully plead that you temper judgment with mercy. This situation has left me shaken and genuinely remorseful. I would never intentionally disrespect or hurt you. I have always admired you—your grace, your journey, and your beautiful family—and I hold you in the highest regard. I give you my word that this will never happen again. I am truly sorry from the depth of my heart.
“I fully accept responsibility for what was posted on my page, and I am pleading not for what I deserve, but for mercy. Please forgive me for God’s sake, not because I am worthy, but out of compassion. I humbly ask that I not be used as a scapegoat, as this situation has already caused immense distress and would deeply tràumatize my mummy. Once again, I am truly sorry baby, please forgive me”.
