By Our reporter
Nonye Soludo, the wife of Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a firm and emotionally charged response to recent allegations made by Senator Uche Ekwunife. The First Lady denied the accusations linking her to the administration of the late Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju and accused the senator of engaging in malicious falsehoods intended to damage her reputation.
Senator Ekwunife had recently alleged that Nonye Soludo was a member of Mbadinuju’s government, an administration widely criticized for underperformance. She also cast doubt on the authenticity of Mrs. Soludo’s academic qualifications, particularly her PhD, and reportedly made derogatory remarks about the governor’s personal hygiene. The remarks sparked swift outrage across media platforms and have drawn condemnation from supporters of the current administration.
In a press statement, Mrs. Soludo categorically denied any involvement with the Mbadinuju administration, insisting that she never met the former governor and had never worked under any political leader. She emphasized her career as a private entrepreneur and maintained that her public image had always been built on integrity and personal discipline.
Raising the stakes, the First Lady issued a direct challenge to Senator Ekwunife. She called on the senator to swear a public oath of fidelity and chastity in a cathedral, in front of the Blessed Sacrament and the Holy Bible, with their respective children present. In addition, she invited Ekwunife to join her in conducting DNA tests for their children at a reputable hospital in London, offering to cover all related expenses.
Mrs. Soludo added that if the tests confirm that Ekwunife’s husband is the biological father of all her children, she would publicly congratulate the senator and reward her with a financial gift. She described the challenge as a test of moral integrity and a response to what she views as a deliberate attack on her family and values.
The First Lady also criticized the senator for dragging her children into the political fray, describing such actions as unethical and desperate. She spoke about her own family life, stating that she had been married for 33 years and had never known any man other than her husband, Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
Mrs. Soludo concluded by issuing a 72-hour ultimatum to Senator Ekwunife, demanding a public retraction of the allegations and a formal apology. Should the senator fail to comply, she warned, legal proceedings would be initiated to seek appropriate redress.
The ongoing clash between both women continues to generate intense public debate, with political analysts suggesting that the fallout could have significant implications for Anambra’s political landscape in the coming months.
