• A Nigerian man, Jerry Smart Ekele, has raised concerns that interior designer Sandra Areh may struggle to find a spouse due to persistent public rumors linking her romantically to Apostle Joshua Selman.
• Despite both parties denying any relationship and insisting their connection is purely professional, Ekele says many men now assume she is the Apostle’s partner.
• He urged Selman to make a definitive clarification, arguing that the speculation is hurting Areh’s chances with genuine suitors.

In a recent development that has captured public attention, Nigerian citizen Jerry Smart Ekele has raised concerns about the personal life of Sandra Areh, a well-known interior designer. Ekele fears that ongoing rumors about her relationship with the prominent clergyman, Apostle Joshua Selman, might hinder her chances of finding a suitable partner.

The speculation surrounding Areh and Selman gained momentum following an incident at Selman’s birthday event on December 9, 2025. During the celebration, Selman referred to Areh as “my love,” a term that many on social media took as confirmation of a romantic involvement. However, both Selman and Areh have firmly stated that their connection is purely professional, founded on mutual respect within their ministry work.

Despite these clarifications, public perception remains skewed, prompting Ekele to express his worries through a Facebook post that quickly gained traction. He articulated his concern that the misunderstanding is affecting Areh’s romantic prospects, remarking:

“As it stands, other men who ought to be seeing her as a potential suitor, are already seeing her as the Apostle’s wife. In fact, many people online think they’re already married. This confusion isn’t sitting well with me. We can’t make a sacrificial lamb out of this graceful woman.”

“As it stands, other men who ought to be seeing her as a potential suitor, are already seeing her as the Apostle’s wife. In fact, many people online think they’re already married. This confusion isn’t sitting well with me. We can’t make a sacrificial lamb out of this graceful woman.”

The man urged Apostle Selman to clarify his marital status decisively, emphasizing that the lingering uncertainty is delaying Ms. Areh’s opportunity to find another potential partner, as suitors view her as unavailable due to the strong rumors.