Basketmouth's ex-wife threatens lawsuit over paternity fraud claims
Elsie Okpocha, estranged wife of comedian Basketmouth, has threatened legal action against anyone spreading false news about paternity fraud ending their marriage. The couple married in November 2010 and separated in December 2022, with Basketmouth announcing the split on Instagram after "deliberations between them." Controversy erupted a month ago when blogs claimed Basketmouth disclosed in an interview that DNA tests on their first child led to their divorce. In a legal letter shared on Instagram Saturday, Elsie denied the paternity fraud allegations through her lawyers, Primeview Legal, and warned the public to desist from "false and unfounded" publications. She threatened to sue individuals and blogs for defamation and invasion of privacy, expressing concern over psychological effects on their son. This case highlights legal consequences of spreading unverified celebrity news, particularly when involving minors.