In a recent update, Emeka Ugwuonye, the legal representative for up-and-coming actress and influencer May Edochie, discussed the action taken by her admirers, known as May Nation, against the Edochie family.
Recall that the Edochie made headlines in recent days because to tense confrontations between May’s fans and Yinka, the estranged partner of Yul’s brother Linc.
Pete Edochie’s family is “under immense pressure due to the public outcry related to Yul and May’s situation,” according to May’s attorney, commenting on the latest online drama.
“They are being trolled, mocked, and ridiculed, and unfortunately, this isn’t going to stop. The events of the past three weeks have shown that this situation could become even worse, potentially making the Edochies social pariahs,” he said.
He revealed that many members of the Edochie family and their followers think that the trolling would stop if May just spoke to her fans.
“They are frustrated with May for not keeping her supporters in check. Many of them have contacted my office to urge me to advise May to address her fans. This reasoning is both unreasonable and misguided,” the lawyer said.
To put an end to the social media commotion, May’s attorney stated that the Edochies needed to realize that Yul’s acts were the cause of the outcry, not hers.
“To quell the noise, they need to address the root cause: Yul’s blatant and reckless adultery. His public admission of being a proud polygamist, despite the legal constraints surrounding his choice of marriage type in Nigeria, has exacerbated the situation. Yul’s provocative behavior, such as demanding the return of his bride price and change of name, publicly accusing May of undergoing plastic surgery instead of mourning their son, and hiring Sarah Martins to defame her, has fueled public anger. It’s important to note that no one is forcing people to be upset; they are reacting to the reality of the situation.
Second, Chief Pete Edochie, known for his outspoken views on social issues in Nigeria, has failed to address Yul’s and Judy’s behavior clearly. His silence only irritates the public further. Additionally, Linc Edochie was caught romantically entangled with a lady who has been actively campaigning against May. This complicates matters even more, as it indicates a lack of empathy and sensitivity within the family.
To Leo Edochie, as one of the more level-headed members of the Edochie family, I want to emphasize that the problems stem from within your family. Instead of taking steps to defuse the situation, the Edochies have only intensified it. It is unreasonable to expect May to extinguish the fire ignited by your family members,” he said.
May’s attorney went on to say that she did not start the “May Nation,” which is made up of people who felt obliged to respond to perceived injustices.