Eniola Badmus has threatened to take legal action after being accused on X of running a prostitution network involving young women, film executives, and politicians.

The Nollywood actress, who also serves as Special Assistant to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearings, reacted strongly to the allegation shared on Thursday by an X user identified as #Femzydr1.

In a post that quickly gained attention, the user claimed that the actress was acting as a private pimp within the Nigerian movie industry. He further alleged that she used her connections to link young girls with top directors, movie executives, and powerful politicians. The post also suggested that her political appointment was a reward for these alleged activities.

He wrote, “Popular Yoruba Actress Eniola Badmus is reportedly a private pimp in Nigeria and in the movie industry, linking young girls up with top directors, movie executives, and Nigerian politicians. She surely gained entry into the political scene through this network, and many young girls have been exploited & used for different purposes by politicians through her connections.

Actress Eniola Badmus threatens lawsuit over prostitution allegation. Credit: X | Eniola Badmus”

Badmus did not delay in responding. On her verified X account, she described the claims as false and warned that authorities would get involved.

“This is the attention you’ve been craving for, so let’s get into it. This is a false accusation and the authorities will step in. Let it be known that we do not forgive in this zone,” the actress wrote.

This is not the first time the actress has faced such claims.

In 2023, a TikTok user named Nwakaego Okoye made a viral video in which she labelled Badmus a “professional pimp.” She alleged that the actress connected young women, especially those who had undergone cosmetic surgery, to top politicians across Nigeria.

The matter led to her arrest and she was charged before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos. She was later sentenced to three years imprisonment, with an option of a N150,000 fine instead of jail time.

Following the latest controversy, the X user behind the fresh allegation has now apologised publicly.

“I sincerely apologize to Ms. Eniola Badmus, her family, friends, fans, and everyone affected by my recent tweet. The post accusing her of exploitation, linking young girls to movie and political figures, and pimping was wrong, irresponsible, and made without evidence. I deeply regret spreading such damaging and false information,” the user wrote.

Eniola Badmus has made it clear that she will not ignore what she describes as false and damaging claims. With the accuser already issuing a public apology, it remains to be seen whether further legal steps will follow.

For now, the actress appears determined to protect her name and reputation.