In a controversy stirring Anambra State politics, First Lady Mrs. Nonye Soludo has publicly challenged Senator Uche Ekwunife to prove her integrity beyond political rhetoric.
The explosive dispute erupted after Ekwunife, the APC deputy governorship candidate, accused Mrs.
Soludo of maintaining secret ties with former Governor Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju claims that the First Lady vehemently denies.
A Bitter Political Feud Turns Personal
Mrs. Soludo fired back in a statement released on Friday.
Condemning the allegations as baseless and defamatory attempts aimed at destroying her family’s reputation.
This verbal showdown has escalated into something far beyond usual political sparring.
It now drags two families into the harsh limelight amid what appears to be a bitter power tussle ahead of upcoming elections.
Challenge to Senator Ekwunife: Oaths and Paternity Tests
The First Lady did not hold back.
She boldly called on Senator Ekwunife to swear an oath of fidelity before the Blessed Virgin Mary, underscoring their shared Catholic faith for a spiritual resolution.
Mrs. Soludo demanded an oath in any cathedral “in front of the Blessed Sacrament and the Holy Bible” to settle their dispute publicly and transparently.
“My life of 55 years has been an ironclad testimony of loyalty.
I married my husband, Chukwuma Soludo, as a virgin and have remained faithful for 33 years of marriage,” Mrs. Soludo declared.
To validate her claims, she challenged Ekwunife to do the same, including the loyalty to her political career and family.
Adding another layer to the drama, the First Lady suggested DNA paternity tests on their children at three recognized London hospitals, with all expenses covered by her.
She promised a public concession and financial reward if the tests disproved her.
The Personal Becomes Political: Defamation or Defense?
Mrs. Soludo accused her political rival of “deliberately dragging innocent children into baseless controversies.”
The First Lady warned that if a public apology was not given within three days, she would pursue legal action against Ekwunife for defamation.
The dispute is not just about politics but touches on deep cultural and personal values anchored in Nigerian societal expectations.
The accusations implicitly question sanctity, honor, and loyalty values still fiercely guarded within many Nigerian communities.
Critique: Politicians Weaponizing Family and Faith
This bitter exchange exposes a worrying trend where political contestations devolve into personal attacks on family life and morality.
Weaponizing faith and paternity to score political points.
For a nation wrestling with political integrity and social values, this spectacle raises ethical questions:
Should politicians employ private family histories as battlegrounds for political gain?
How much should faith be twisted into political tools?
Why This Story Grabs Attention
This story ticks all the boxes for viral engagement: political rivalry, personal scandal, religious faith, and family honor.
The cultural weight of fidelity in Nigerian society in parallel with the searing political context creates sharp public interest.
The public sees a high-profile couple’s private matters forced into the spotlight.
While the power struggle between APC’s Ekwunife and the governor’s wife captures attention.
Mrs. Soludo’s strong stance appeals to many who hold traditional values dear.
Yet some view the airing of such intimate details as reckless in a democracy.
A Warning for Nigerian Politics
The Nonye Soludo vs. Uche Ekwunife saga reflects how Nigerian political warfare increasingly exploits personal and family lives.
While defendants claim moral integrity, the mudslinging risks eroding public faith in political processes and leadership character.
Wahalaupdate urges Nigerian politicians to reconsider these tactics.
Emphasizing that true leadership demands respect for personal dignity and public accountability.
For now, the showdown rages on, leaving Anambra citizens divided between sympathy for the First Lady’s declared loyalty and skepticism of political theatrics.


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