Ugwuonye, however, added that despite withdrawing from the case, May remains a remarkable individual and a victim of betrayal.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Emeka Ugwuonye, the lawyer representing May Edochie in her marital dispute with her husband and Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has disclosed that he has withdrawn his services.
He made this known in a recent statement released by his law firm, Due Process Advocate (DPA) on Facebook.
According to him, he took the decision to stop handling the case after May’s fanbase, known as ‘May Nation’ started harassing him.
Ugwuonye added that he had no other option than to discontinue the initial legal partnership, formed to seek justice for May in the aftermath of her marriage breakdown, due to tension and cyberbullying from her supporters.
He further noted that the harassment faced by his staff from May’s supporters started after they had endured a similar situation from Yul Edochie’s fans.
He, however, said despite withdrawing from the case, May remains a remarkable individual and a victim of betrayal and forced polygamy.
He assured that DPA will fully cooperate with the next legal team representing her.
Speaking via his verified handle, Ugwuonye wrote, “DPA’s services to Queen May have come to an end. The hostile environment fostered by certain individuals within the ‘May Nation’ group made it untenable for us to continue effective representation.
“My staff face daily abuse from May’s supporters, having already endured similar attacks from Yul’s supporters. Queen May’s inability to meaningfully influence this increasingly toxic faction of her supporters is incompatible with the level of investment required for our representation.
“DPA will work cooperatively with Queen May and her team to transition our work to any successor representatives she designates.”
