The controversial media figure Ifedayo Olarinde, better known as Daddy Freeze, has responded to the N5 million fine imposed by the Appeal Court on him for allegedly having an extramarital affair.
On February 18, 2021, Daddy Freeze was ordered by a Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt to pay N5 million for having an adulterous relationship with Benedicta Elechi.
He was directed to pay the fine to Paul Odekina, who at the time of the adulterous act was married to Benedicta Elechi.
Daddy Freeze requested redress from the Appeal Court because he was unhappy with the ruling.
In response to the claim that he had an affair with a married woman, the OAP refuted the claim during his Instagram live broadcast.
“I’ve never slept with any man’s wife before. I’m not guilty of any adultery,” Daddy Freeze said.
He also expressed his willingness to send the money to those in need, but asserted that he will never pay for the fine, saying, “I’ll not pay the 5 million naira adultery fine but I can send them N5m to feed”
He further emphasised his innocence, stating that the issue happened 12 years ago.
“My watches alone cost over 100 million naira, but I am innocent, and I will not lose. This happened many years ago; this happened over 12 years ago,” he stated partly.
Daddy Freeze’s denial comes after a High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State ordered him to pay the fine for committing adultery with Benedicta Elechi.
The court’s ruling was upheld by the Appeal Court, dismissing Daddy Freeze’s appeal.
However, Daddy Freeze remains adamant about his innocence and refuses to accept the court’s verdict.
