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On January 8, 2026, veteran actress Patience Ozokwo told Mercy Johnson Okojie that infidelity is not a deal-breaker for her. Ozokwo insisted she would never leave her matrimonial home for a “visitor,” preferring to “sweep out the dirt” and reclaim her family rather than quit the union.
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo has sparked a massive debate online after declaring that she will never walk away from her marriage because of infidelity. The screen legend made this known during a candid kitchen conversation with her junior colleague, Mercy Johnson Okojie.
Ozokwo, often called “Mama G,” argued that a wife owns the home while the person causing the infidelity is merely a “visitor” who must leave. Her traditional stance stands in sharp contrast to recent celebrity trends where partners confirm splits quickly, such as when Anita Joseph Confirms Marriage Split From Husband MC Fish following irreconcilable differences.
The “Visitor” Theory
Mercy Johnson Okojie asked the veteran star if cheating serves as a “deal breaker” in marriage. Patience Ozokwo rejected the idea immediately, stating that she refuses to surrender her home to an outsider.
The actress explained that she views any third party as a temporary guest who entered the wrong place. Ozokwo told Mercy Johnson that instead of packing her bags, she would focus on holding her family together. The movie star insisted she would “polish” the home and “sweep out all the dirt” to restore peace.
This perspective differs from other industry narratives, where unconfirmed reports often lead to breakups, like the case where Gabriel Afolayan Ends Marriage After Online Infidelity Rumours circulated widely. However, Patience Ozokwo maintained that the “infidel” or the intruder should be the one to exit, not the woman who built the home.
Standing Firm
Mercy Johnson pressed further, asking if this rule applies even when the infidelity becomes “constant.” Patience Ozokwo did not waver in her resolve.
She clarified that if the cheating persists, the person committing the act becomes the problem, but she still will not vacate her house for anyone. The veteran star emphasized her determination to stay put, framing her decision as an act of reclaiming her territory rather than accepting defeat.
