Actress Yvonne Jegede has issued a public apology to May Yul-Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie, for her recent remarks on Yul’s decision to practice polygamy.
During a podcast interview, the single mother of one stated she saw nothing wrong with Yul taking a second wife, asserting that many critics come from polygamous families themselves.
“You see this same Yul Edochie, ehn, 99% of people that are abusing him on the internet are from second wives, third wives, fourth wives, and even fifth wives. Sometimes some of them come from wives the family does not even know about; let’s all stop being silly on the internet.
He is owning his BS with his chest, but nobody is going to support him, not even me. I have to stand with the crowd so they don’t curse me. I don’t see anything he’s done wrong; most of us are from second wives,” Jegede said.
Jegede further questioned the double standards in polygamous relationships, referencing the acceptance of Ned Nwoko and Regina Daniels’ marriage while Yul faces criticism.
“Why are we cursing the guy? They would curse him and leave Ned Nwoko alone, and say Regina Daniels is your prayer point, and she’s the only one that can advise you about marriage. These are the comments I see.”
Following backlash on social media, where many felt her comments were insensitive to May Edochie, Jegede released a statement expressing regret. She acknowledged that her words were misconstrued and apologised for any pain caused.
“I deeply regret that my comments were perceived as adding to her distress. It was never my intention to cause any pain or disrespect. I am truly sorry,
I want to clarify that my remarks about polygamy were meant to reflect its cultural context and to emphasize that how it is practised is crucial. My goal was to convey that polygamy is part of our culture, but what matters is how it is approached.
Unfortunately, this message was lost in my articulation. I want to stress that my comments were not intended to trivialize the pain of Mrs. May Edochie or any woman going through similar struggles. I do not claim to have advanced knowledge of the personal circumstances between Yul Edochie and his ex-wife
I firmly believe that everyone deserves love, attention, and care most especially women. I apologize if my statements did not effectively convey this sentiment. I am grateful for the opportunity to clarify my intentions and express my sincere apologies to anyone who was hurt by my words.” She explained.
