Edochie said he decided to break his silence after numerous fans flooded his DMs, urging him to intervene and allow the children’s father access.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yul Edochie has refuted insinuations on social media regarding his role in claims made by Emmanuel Obasi—the ex-husband of his wife, Judy Austin—that he has been denied access to his children.
He clarified the allegation on Friday in a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) page.
Obasi, whilst tendering a public apology for his recent emotional outburst on a podcast, addressed online narratives that he was crying over Judy. He disclosed that his only desire is to have a relationship with his children.
”I also want the world to know I am not crying over a woman; I am only crying over my children,” he clarified.
Since then, some netizens have drawn various conclusions from his claims, with some suggesting Edochie might have given instructions to block the access.
Shutting down allegations that he is stopping Obasi from seeing his biological kids, the controversial actor distanced himself entirely from the ongoing custody drama.
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Edochie noted that he decided to break his silence after numerous fans flooded his direct messages, urging him to intervene.
In the bluntly worded statement, the thespian-turned-politician accused critics and clout-chasers of using his household’s name for financial gain and social media engagement.
“Some of my fans have reached out to me, saying, ‘Pls allow him to see his children’,” Edochie wrote.
He added: “I have never stopped anybody from seeing his children. In this era of social media, people prefer chasing clout and chasing social media money with my name, rather than doing the right thing.”
The moviemaker further emphasised that any arrangements regarding the children should be handled directly between the two former spouses, noting that he should not be dragged into the equation.
“Tell him to call his ex-wife,” Edochie added. “If he wants to see or take his children, let them discuss it. He has her number. It has nothing to do with me.”
