Deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8 2025 election, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has said, wife of the Anambra State Governor Mrs. Nonye Soludo owes her husband explanations and not her, following the First Lady’s demand for an apology over what she described as “malicious allegations.”
In a statement on Saturday, Ekwunife dismissed the First Lady’s reaction to a viral video in which she alleged that Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife were part of the administration of late Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju between 1999 and 2003. She insisted her comments were only a “friendly advice.”
“Mrs. Soludo does not owe me any explanation regarding personal family matters. If my statement caused any discomfort to Mrs. Soludo, she owes her husband an explanation, not me,” she said.
Ekwunife added, “Challenging me to respond or undergo tests does not involve me, as I am not part of her family affairs. She should focus on addressing any concerns with her husband.”
She concluded, “My resolve to contribute positively and save Anambra State from misrule remains strong and undaunted.”
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The exchange has deepened tension in Anambra’s heated campaigns, where candidates’ credentials and personal character have become recurring points of contention between the APC and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Reacting earlier, Dr. Soludo rejected the claims as fabricated and warned that legal action would follow unless the former lawmaker withdrew her statement and apologised within 72 hours.
“For starters, let me repeat three verifiable facts. One, I have never worked for anyone in my life. I have been a professional and an entrepreneur all my adult life. Two, I never met Dr. Mbadinuju of blessed memory in my life. Three, in my 55 years on planet earth, I have known only one man, Chukwuma Soludo,” she said.
The First Lady also issued a challenge, saying, “Since she claims to be a converted Catholic, I challenge her and both of us to swear an oath of fidelity and chastity at any Cathedral in front of the Blessed Sacrament. I will also swear with my children that I have known only one man—Chukwuma Soludo.”
She further proposed DNA tests for both families, to be conducted in three reputable hospitals in London, stressing that she would bear all expenses.
“As a businesswoman, I will pay for your and your family’s travels as well as for the tests. If, after the tests, it is confirmed that your husband is the father of all your children, I will congratulate you with a cash award. I can confirm that my family is ready for this test at any moment of your choice,” she stated.
Dr. Soludo maintained that the claims against her family were “malicious” and called on Ekwunife to recant within 72 hours.
