Lawyers representing former BBNaija housemate Bella Okagbue have rejected the defamation claims made against her by her ex-boyfriend, Segun “Sheggz” Olusemo, as the feud between the former couple continues.
In a letter dated August 24, 2026, Bella’s lawyers denied the allegations contained in a cease-and-desist notice issued on Sheggz’s behalf, describing the claims as “spurious and baseless.”
The lawyers argued that Bella’s comments on social media were expressions of genuine emotions and did not amount to defamatory statements capable of damaging Sheggz’s reputation.
They also alleged that the relationship between Bella and Sheggz involved a “breach of promise to marry and misrepresentation of intentions that amounts to deceit.”
Bella’s lawyers further claimed that Sheggz obtained several loans from their client by false pretence, stating that they would pursue the matter before a competent court and that they had evidence to support the claim.
They rejected Sheggz’s demands for a retraction, apology and cease-and-desist, maintaining that Bella had made no false or defamatory statements.
The lawyers also accused a lawyer from Sheggz’s legal team of allegedly bombarding Bella with unsolicited messages, phone calls and video calls at odd hours, warning the lawyer to desist from such conduct.