Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has publicly called out her estranged husband, fellow actor Frederick Leonard, accusing him of stalling their ongoing divorce proceedings and reviving allegations that he is involved in a relationship with a married woman.
The actress made the allegations in a series of posts shared via her Instagram Stories on Tuesday morning, further fueling speculation about the collapse of one of Nollywood’s most prominent celebrity marriages.
In one of the posts, Peggy alleged that Frederick Leonard had failed to appear in court despite being served divorce papers.
“You said you wanted a divorce, yet you didn’t show up when you were served. Please don’t avoid customary court for the second time on June 23 because I’m coming with receipts and let’s make this divorce done and dusted, so both of you can finally be together,” she wrote.
In another post, the actress accused her estranged husband of being involved with a married woman who has four children.
“So-called traditional Igbo man with another Igbo man’s wife with four children, you ran to a blogger that I was lying, but when you were served and saw details of my petition, you knew I had seen one out of many, yet refused to show up in court but sent your lawyer,” she stated.
The latest development comes months after Peggy sparked widespread reactions online with a cryptic post that many interpreted as a reference to problems in her marriage.
In February 2026, the actress shared a lengthy social media post describing a hypothetical situation involving a woman who discovers that her husband is allegedly involved in an affair with another married woman.
Although she did not mention any names, the post generated intense speculation among fans, with many linking it to her relationship with Frederick Leonard.
The actress had questioned whether any woman would remain in a marriage after discovering that her husband was allegedly involved with another man’s wife.
The post further intensified rumours that the couple’s marriage was facing serious challenges.
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Speculation surrounding the relationship had already been growing since late 2024, with fans noticing that the couple, once known for publicly displaying affection on social media, had significantly reduced their public appearances together.
The rumours gained further traction in early 2026 after Peggy reportedly removed Frederick Leonard’s name from her Instagram biography, prompting questions about the state of their marriage.
Peggy Ovire and Frederick Leonard got married in November 2022 in a widely celebrated traditional wedding ceremony attended by family members, friends and several Nollywood stars.
Their union was regarded by many fans as one of the industry’s most admired celebrity marriages.
However, recent developments suggest that the relationship has deteriorated significantly, with divorce proceedings now reportedly underway.
As of the time of filing this report, Frederick Leonard has not publicly responded to Peggy Ovire’s latest allegations.
The claims remain allegations made by the actress, and no court documents or official rulings regarding the divorce proceedings have been made public.
The unfolding dispute has continued to attract widespread attention across social media, with fans and industry observers closely following developments surrounding the estranged couple.