Former housemate of Big Brother Naija, Somadina Anyama, has denied allegations of physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Hilda Dirisu.
Naija News recalls that on November 6, Hilda, in a series of X posts, accused Soma of physically abusing her in April.
She claimed that the reality TV star damaged her phone, drugged her, hit her, tied her up and instilled fear in her.
She said, “Ask Somadina what happened at my house in late April this year—how he drugged me, hit me, tied me up and smashed my phone—knowing he’d instilled fear in me over the years and thought that I wouldn’t speak up one day,” she wrote.
“Ask him why he keeps lying to everyone, putting on a two-faced mask of innocence. The list is endless! I’ve kept quiet this long and moved on with my life.”
However, in a statement via his Instagram page on Monday, Soma denied the allegations, labelling them false and baseless.
The reality star added that he holds no resentment towards Hilda despite their failed relationship.
He said, “I want to clearly state that the accusations being made against me are false. I have never drugged, assaulted, or harmed anyone, and I deeply condemn any form of abuse,” he said.
“These allegations are completely baseless and such actions are contrary to my values and the person I strive to be.
“I acknowledge that I was once in a relationship with the individual making these claims and like many relationships, ours had its highs and lows and ultimately came to an end.
“Although the relationship did not work out, I hold no resentment or ill will. My wish has always been for both of us to move forward in peace and pursue happiness in our individual paths.”
In another social media post, Soma, through his lawyer, Kelmar Legal, warned Hilda to desist from making defamatory statements and false allegations against him.
He said her statements had exposed him to public ridicule and caused him significant personal and emotional harm.
Soma also demanded Hilda to retract all defamatory statements and provide a formal written apology within seven days.