By Society Assistant Editor
Ninolowo Gbamboye
The political atmosphere in Anambra has been thrown into turmoil after a heated exchange between the state’s First Lady, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, and former senator Uche Ekwunife, who currently serves as the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). At the center of the controversy are claims of infidelity that Mrs. Soludo has described as malicious, fabricated, and beyond toleration.
“I Have Known Only One Man”
In a strongly worded statement released on Saturday, September 14, Mrs. Soludo expressed deep outrage over a viral video in which Mrs. Ekwunife accused her of having an affair with the late Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju and questioned the paternity of her children. The First Lady, visibly upset by the allegation, branded the claims as “willful lies intended to destroy her family’s reputation.”
Mrs. Soludo declared: “In my 55 years on earth, I have known only one man — Chukwuma Soludo. I married him as a virgin, and my fidelity to him for 33 years of marriage, and for life, is ironclad.”
Ultimatum and Legal Threats
The Anambra First Lady issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding that Mrs. Ekwunife withdraw her comments and issue a public apology. She further revealed that her legal team has been placed on standby should the former senator fail to comply.
“As a Christian, I am giving Uche a chance to repent and recant her malicious allegations. If she fails, I will pursue every legal remedy available to protect my family’s integrity,” Mrs. Soludo warned.
Challenges to Prove Fidelity
Beyond legal threats, Mrs. Soludo went a step further, issuing two bold challenges to Mrs. Ekwunife:
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Swearing an Oath Before the Blessed Sacrament – Mrs. Soludo invited her rival to take an oath of fidelity in a Catholic cathedral, swearing alongside their children that neither has ever been unfaithful in marriage.
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DNA and Paternity Tests – She also challenged Mrs. Ekwunife to allow DNA testing of both families’ children in reputable hospitals in London, promising to cover all expenses. “Science has made life easy, and there are things you cannot lie about,” she said.
A Brewing Political Feud
The spat is not occurring in isolation but against the backdrop of the upcoming Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025. The rift reportedly began after Governor Charles Soludo questioned Mrs. Ekwunife’s academic credentials, casting doubt on her PhD and GCE qualifications. Mrs. Ekwunife’s allegations against the First Lady appear to have been a direct retaliation.
Mrs. Soludo, who has largely kept a low public profile since her husband assumed office, lamented that her family has been dragged into what she described as “the shameless obscenities of politics.” She accused Mrs. Ekwunife of having a history of attacking the families of male politicians whenever disputes arose.
Drawing the Battle Line
The First Lady’s statement made it clear she will not allow the matter to slide. “Ekwunife has crossed the red line by dragging my innocent children into her political tantrums,” she wrote. “If she refuses to apologize, I will take every step necessary to ensure justice and restitution.”
As the exchange intensifies, political observers note that this confrontation could shape campaign narratives in the coming weeks. What began as a dispute over academic qualifications has escalated into a deeply personal feud involving family honor, morality, and credibility.
For Mrs. Soludo, the allegations touch not only on her marriage but also on her values as a Catholic, a wife, and a mother. With the stakes rising, all eyes are now on Mrs. Ekwunife to see whether she will retract her comments or brace for a legal and moral showdown.
