Senior pastor of Trinity House, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo has finally addressed the persistent marriage rumour with Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw.
The rumour has been going round on social media. Some online commentators have even claimed that Aso Ebi (traditional celebratory attire) is already out for the supposed wedding.
In an interview with Osayuwamen Saleh on UpgradeTV which went live on Sunday, Pastor Ituah outrightly denied the claims.
He said he has no knowledge of marrying Kate Henshaw.
He joked that those spreading the rumour are making money from it.
He said: “I loved my wife so much. I take each day as it comes. I don’t know what the future holds. About an Aso Ebi coming out, well, not to the best of my knowledge. The problem with social media is that people feel they can do whatever they want.”
He added that anyone spreading such rumour should pay their tithe once their business is over.
Pastor Ituah didn’t rule out remarrying but said his late wife’s spirit is with him and he misses her so much.
His late wife, Ibidunni Ighodalo was a former beauty queen and a successful event planner who died in June 2020.
They had 2 kids, a boy and a girl, and that’s been his focus since her passing.
In 2023 interview, he said although he’s open to remarrying in the future, he’s not in a hurry.
His main concern is his children and his daughter has told him not to remarry for now.
Pastor Ituah’s words are a reminder of the challenges public figures face when their private life becomes public business.
Studies have shown that rumour on social media can spread fast and most times for financial gain.