Lady apologises to Priscilla Ojo over false postpartum depression claim

A social media user identified by the X handle @_elite_girl has apologised to Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo for falsely attributing an insensitive comment about postpartum depression to her, a claim that triggered widespread backlash online.

The controversy began on Thursday when the user alleged in a post that Priscilla had said she did not experience postpartum depression after childbirth because her love for her husband had “tripled,” and described the condition as “an illusion caused by poverty.”

The claim quickly gained traction on social media despite the absence of any video, interview or verifiable source to support it.

Reacting on Friday via her Snapchat page, Priscilla denied making the statement and challenged the poster to provide proof.

“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.

Following mounting criticism, the X user issued a public apology, admitting the statement was false and taking responsibility for the post.

“I am deeply sorry, Priscilla. I sincerely ask for your forgiveness. Although the tweet was posted by someone handling my page at the time, I take full responsibility for what was shared on my platform,” she said.

She described the claim as extreme and inconsistent with her values, assuring that such an incident would not happen again.

No evidence has emerged to substantiate the original allegation, reinforcing Priscilla’s denial.

The incident has renewed concerns about the spread of misinformation on social media, particularly on sensitive health issues such as postpartum depression, a medically recognised condition that affects women regardless of socioeconomic status.

Priscilla and her husband, Tanzanian musician Juma Jux, welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in Canada in August 2025.