Popular influencer and mother of one, Priscilla Ojo, has spoken out against a viral quote falsely attributed to her, cautioning that there could be serious repercussions for spreading misinformation.
On Friday, Priscilla took to her Instagram Story to share a screenshot of a post by an X (formerly Twitter) user that claimed she had said postpartum depression is “an illusion caused by poverty.”
The post read: “Priscilla was asked about marriage after childbirth. She said she never experienced postpartum depression; instead, her love for her husband tripled. She believes postpartum depression is an illusion caused by poverty.”
Responding to the post, Priscilla strongly denied ever making such statements, describing the claims as both “insensitive” and “insulting to mothers.”
She wrote: “I never said this, what’s wrong with Twitter people? Be ready to provide evidence!!”
She further added: “What do you mean I said ‘postpartum is an illusion caused by poverty’? Insulting to mothers, very insensitive.”
Priscilla’s response highlights the growing concern over the spread of false information on social media and its potential impact, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like maternal health.
Her warning serves as a reminder for social media users to verify sources before sharing or attributing quotes, particularly on issues that affect vulnerable groups such as new mothers.
