According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has responded to recent remarks by her estranged husband, actor Frederick Leonard, after he publicly stated that he is “happier than ever before” in a birthday message shared on social media.
The development began on Friday when Leonard marked his birthday with a reflective post on Instagram, where he expressed gratitude and said he had come to realise that each phase of his life carries its own form of testimony. In the same post, he added that he currently feels more fulfilled and happier than at any other point in his life.
The message quickly gained traction online, attracting tens of thousands of reactions and comments from fans and followers. However, it also reignited public discussions surrounding the status of his relationship with Ovire, following earlier speculation about a breakdown in their marriage.
In response, Peggy Ovire took to Instagram on Saturday to share new photos of herself alongside a brief but pointed caption indicating a personal shift in focus. In her post, she wrote: “God did it. I choose me,” suggesting a renewed emphasis on self-prioritisation and personal peace.
The actress further engaged with followers in the comment section, where she reiterated her sentiments, stating that she had found peace and restoration in her life. Her remarks were widely interpreted as a subtle response to her estranged husband’s public declaration of happiness.
“God restored my peace, my life. My brother God did it,” she wrote in reply to a fan, reinforcing her message of personal healing and emotional independence.
The exchange comes months after reports of strain in the couple’s relationship began circulating online. In January, Peggy Ovire notably removed Leonard’s name from her social media profiles, a move that further fuelled speculation about a separation.
Leonard’s birthday post has since been viewed by many observers as his first public personal reflection since the reported marital split, while Ovire’s response has been interpreted as her own affirmation of moving forward.
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