L-R: Ekwunife, Nonye
By Clara Okpanachi
Mrs Nonye Soludo, the wife of Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra, has demanded that former senator and deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Uche Ekwunife, retract the statement she made accusing her of infidelity or she will have a day with her in court.
“I have known only one man. I married Soludo a virgin,” Nonye insisted.
Mrs Soludo gave Ekwunife a 72-hour ultimatum to Ekwunife, while also demanding that she offers a public apology.
The governor’s wife in a statement described the allegations made by Mrs Ekwunife as “wilful and malicious,” warning that legal action would follow if the claims were not withdrawn.
“My lawyers have also been put on notice,” she said.
“I will still, as a Christian, give Uche a chance to repent and ensure restitution by recanting her wilful and malicious allegations within 72 hours and tendering an unreserved apology.
”Take notice Uche that if you fail to do so, I will take every step necessary to ensure justice and restitution,” Nonye warned.
The dispute stems from a viral video in which Ekwunife alleged that Nonye had an affair with former Anambra governor, Chinwoke Mbadinuju, during his administration, and suggested that the paternity of her children was in question.
The remarks came in response to Gov. Soludo’s earlier criticism of Ekwunife’s academic qualifications, particularly her claim to a doctorate degree.
Mrs Soludo denied the allegations, insisting she had never met the late Governor Mbadinuju.
“In my 55 years on planet earth, I have known only one man, Chukwuma Soludo. I married him as a virgin and my fidelity to him in 33 years of marriage and for life is ironclad,” she stated.
She further challenged Mrs Ekwunife to take an oath of fidelity before the Catholic Church’s Blessed Sacrament and proposed DNA tests for both families to be conducted in three hospitals in London, pledging to cover all costs.
“I will swear with my children that in my 55 years on earth, I have known only one man—Chukwuma Soludo. On your part, you should also swear with your children,” Nonye added.
