Barnabas: Kofoshi Was Arrested, Not Invited

Esther Umana

October 16, 2026
3 min read
Yetunde Barnabas

Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas has accused fellow actress Ajefunke Kofoshi of misleading the public over their ongoing dispute, insisting that Kofoshi was arrested rather than merely invited by authorities.

Barnabas, who has taken legal steps over the disagreement, challenged the account of the incident, maintaining that the distinction between an arrest and an invitation was important to understanding the development.

The actress’s latest comments have added another dimension to the dispute, which has drawn attention following allegations involving social media posts and demands for a public apology.

In an earlier statement, Barnabas disclosed that the matter had been referred to the appropriate legal channels, signalling her intention to pursue the allegations through formal procedures rather than allow the disagreement to remain a public exchange.

She also said Kofoshi had been asked to take down posts allegedly containing defamatory statements about her and her professional work.

According to Barnabas, the demands included the removal of the disputed publications and a public apology to be delivered through a video recording.

The actress’s position suggests that she considers the alleged publications serious enough to warrant legal intervention and a formal resolution.

Her latest accusation centres on what she described as an inaccurate presentation of the circumstances surrounding Kofoshi’s encounter with the authorities.

By insisting that Kofoshi was arrested, Barnabas disputed the suggestion that the actress was simply invited for questioning, although further details about the circumstances of the incident were not provided in the available account.

The disagreement highlights the growing role of social media in disputes involving public figures, where allegations and counterclaims can quickly attract attention and shape public opinion before the issues are resolved.

For entertainers whose careers depend partly on their public image, such controversies can also raise questions about professional reputation, personal relationships and the appropriate channels for addressing allegations.

However, the claims made by Barnabas remain her account of the dispute, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged arrest, including any official explanation from the authorities, have yet to be independently established from the information available.

Kofoshi’s response to Barnabas’s latest accusation was also not included in the available details.

The development leaves the dispute unresolved, with attention likely to remain on the actresses’ next steps and whether the legal process will produce a formal resolution.

Further clarification from both parties or the relevant authorities could help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and the status of the allegations.