Veteran actress and filmmaker Rita Edochie has disclosed that the late Nkechi Nweje is still in the mortuary and that no official burial arrangements have been made. She called on bloggers to refrain from spreading fake news.
Taking to social media, Rita shared a throwback moment with Nkechi Nweje and condemned bloggers who, according to her, have lost both their conscience and common sense.
She explained that Dr. Nweje, Nkechi’s husband, is her brother, and he always entrusted her with his wife’s care during public outings. He was so confident in their friendship that he never worried, even if they returned late.
Rita expressed deep sorrow over Nkechi’s passing, admitting that she had believed they would get through the year together and bring their 2025 plans to life. Sadly, that hope was never realized.
She remarked that the only relief was that Nkechi’s suffering had come to an end, and now, both she and the illness that took her life could finally rest.
The actress further stated that they were fully aware of the circumstances surrounding Nkechi’s death. She urged Nkechi’s spirit to forgive bloggers who had been spreading false narratives about her passing and burial, particularly on TikTok.
Rita reiterated that Nkechi’s remains are still in a Lagos mortuary, yet rumors about her funeral continue to spread.
“Her body is still at the morgue in Lagos, and nothing has been decided regarding her burial, yet some people are already circulating false information,” Rita emphasized.
She concluded by warning that the money these bloggers earn from spreading misinformation on Facebook will likely be spent on medical expenses for themselves in the future.