Emeka Ugwuonye, the former legal counsel of May Yul-Edochie, estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie, has responded after May served him a cease-and-desist letter, which she also posted on Instagram.
In the letter, May accused Ugwuonye of cyberbullying and defaming her by sharing private details she had once disclosed to him during their professional relationship.
Reacting in a statement on social media, Ugwuonye claimed May’s decision to publicize the matter was a deliberate attempt to “incite her fans to troll him.” He added that he is prepared to meet her in court.
His statement partly reads:
“THE LAWSUIT BY MARY YUL-EDOCHIE (QUEEN MAY)
I have learned from multiple sources that Queen May has filed a lawsuit against me and shared the details on her Instagram account.
I have mixed feelings about this development. The lawsuit underscores the ongoing disagreement between us. It is quite rare for someone to sue a person who has represented them. This situation confirms a fear I’ve had: May has become profoundly misguided regarding everything that has transpired in her life over the past three years. She seems to have lost control, making it difficult for her to accept advice. I believe that this lawsuit stems from frustration and desperation.
Despite this, I am actually pleased about the lawsuit. It provides an opportunity to shed light on the truth of these events. In fact, I have already purchased my ticket to Nigeria to address the situation. Once I receive a copy of the lawsuit, I will prepare a comprehensive response.
It is clear that May’s decision to publicize the lawsuit on social media was a calculated move to incite further trolling. I understand her tactics; this mirrors her earlier choice to publish our letter to Sarah Martins online. I want to make it clear: I was not the first to take the lawsuit to social media. With her case against Yul and Judy not progressing as she had hoped, her suit against me has become the new focus for her and her supporters to create an ongoing social media spectacle. As I have mentioned before, I will not back down in the face of social media trolls.
Thank you.”**
