Priscilla Ojo Denies Claim Linking Postpartum Depression to Poverty

Summary: Priscilla Ojo has denied claims circulating on social media that she described postpartum depression as an illusion caused by poverty, following a viral post on X on Jan 29, 2026. She dismissed the allegation in an Instagram story, stating that she never made such comments and challenging those spreading the claim to provide evidence.

Priscilla Ojo, Nigerian brand influencer and entrepreneur, has denied claims circulating on social media that she described postpartum depression as an illusion caused by poverty, following negative widespread reactions on X on Jan 29, 2026.

Priscilla welcomed her first child with her husband, Juma Jux, on August 24, 2025, after a glamorous wedding ceremony. Afterwards, a claim originated from a post shared by an X user, @elite_girl, on Jan 29, 2026, which stated that Pricillia was asked about marriage after childbirth and allegedly said she never experienced postpartum depression because her love for her husband increased. The post further claimed that she believed postpartum depression was caused by poverty.

The post gained significant attention online, gathering over 1.1 million views within hours and triggering backlash from many social media users who described the statement as insensitive to mothers and people who experience postpartum depression.

In response, Priscilla addressed the claim via her Instagram story on Jan 30, 2026, stating that she never made such comments and challenged those spreading the information to provide evidence.

“I never said this. What’s wrong with Twitter people? Be ready to provide evidence!” she wrote.

She also added, “What do you mean I said ‘postpartum is an illusion caused by poverty’!!! Insulting to mother, very insensitive.”

Following her response, other X users quoted @elite_girl, original post and shared screenshots of Pricillia ’s Instagram story disputing the claim, after which the X user, @elite_girl, later deleted the tweet.