In an interview with Saturday Beats, the actress explained that while she initially felt deeply hurt, she has chosen not to harbor resentment, acknowledging how easily rumors and gossip spread within the entertainment industry. She noted that many individuals chose to act on hearsay rather than reaching out directly to verify facts, which she believes led to her unjust treatment and indefinite suspension.

Reflecting on the darkest moments of her illness, Abubakar expressed pain over the total lack of visits or check-ins from certain colleagues, stating that she felt left to her fate. However, she emphasized that she holds no sense of entitlement toward anyone.

“They don’t owe me anything, and I do not owe them anything,” she stated, attributing her survival entirely to her faith in God.

While she witnessed the true character and judgments of many during her ordeal, Abubakar noted that she has moved past the negativity and retains affection for her colleagues, recognizing that they may have simply been swayed by false narratives.

She also took time to express profound gratitude to the individuals who genuinely rallied around her medically and financially. She specifically thanked musician Patoranking and footballer Ahmed Musa for their kindness, while noting that her numerous messages to Don Jazzy went unanswered. Furthermore, Abubakar expressed immense appreciation for former BBNaija star Mercy Eke, alongside junior colleagues Destiny Etiko, Lizzy Gold, Monica Friday, Queeneth Agbor, and Regina Daniels, whom she credited with providing vital support and facilitating free medical treatment.

Taking to her Instagram page to address the claims, Edochie expressed disbelief that her active movements and vibrant lifestyle could be mistaken for a physical ailment. Emphasizing her current energy and mobility—citing frequent travels and standing for hours to promote her new movie—she directly challenged her critics.

“Can their mothers ever be as strong, active, energetic, and flexible as I am? Impossible!” she wrote.

Suggesting the rumors stemmed from jealousy over her current trending status and online attention, she dismissed the speculation as baseless. Edochie further urged social media users to cease spreading unfounded gossip, warning that such relentless attacks could lead to depression for the victims.

Concluding her statement, the actress affirmed that she would not be deterred from sharing updates and engaging with her followers on social media platforms.

At the same press conference, tensions flared between content creators Carter Efe and Peller as they head into their respective celebrity bouts. Carter Efe, who is preparing to face Speed Darlington following his victory over Portable in May, openly accused Peller of hacking his TikTok account—which recently suffered a permanent ban despite Peller denying involvement and pointing to Carter Efe’s livestream activities. The war of words highlights their ongoing social media rivalry, which has previously featured public clashes over Peller’s relationship with Jarvis and mutual accusations.

Beyond the celebrity matchups, the event features a major Nigeria-Ghana heavyweight professional clash between Nigerian fighter Godday “Zodsolo” Appah and UK-based Ghanaian boxer Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah. Both athletes have traded sharp words, with Godday promising a two-round knockout and Freezy claiming to have mapped out weaknesses to exploit. Additional professional bouts on the card include Ezra Arenyeka versus Mikomobi, Basit “Joker Boy” Adebayo versus Fatiu Ijomoni, and Yusuf Adeniji versus David Tagoe.

Balmoral Promotions executive chairman Dr. Ezekiel Adamu emphasized that the organization capitalizes on organic rivalries rather than manufacturing them, promising fans an action-packed “night of war and chaos” that delivers high value. Looking beyond the October 1 event, Adamu outlined broader ambitions to establish Africa as a premier global boxing destination by staging continental and world title fights in Nigeria to showcase the continent’s elite talent to the world.