Yvonne Jegede had during a recent podcast interview said Yul did “nothing wrong” despite taking a second wife
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has clarified her recent endorsement of Yul Edochie’s second marriage to fellow thespian, Judy Austin.
According to her, it was not intended to trivialise the pain the actor’s aggrieved first wife, May Edochie is currently going through.
Jegede had during a recent appearance on ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast endorsed Yul Edochie’s controversial second marriage, saying the actor did “nothing wrong”.
However, after the comment made the rounds on social media, it earned her a backlash, as many netizens accused her of being insensitive.
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Reacting in a statement shared via her Instagram page, Jegede claimed that her words were not articulated in a way that conveyed her true intentions.
“Upon reflecting on the interview, I realise that my words were not articulated in a way that conveyed my true intentions and have been misconstrued as insensitive, particularly towards Mrs May Edochie, a woman who has endured significant pain and hardship occasioned by estranged marriage.
“I deeply regret that my comments were perceived as adding to her distress. It was never my intention to cause any pain or disrespect. I am truly sorry,” she said.
The controversial thespian went on to say her remarks about polygamy were meant to reflect its cultural context and emphasise that how it is practiced is crucial.
Jegede added: “I want to clarify that my remarks about polygamy were meant to reflect its cultural context and to emphasize that how it is practiced is crucial. My goal was to convey that polygamy is part of our culture, but what matters is how it is approached. Unfortunately, this message was lost in my articulation.
“I want to stress that my comments were not intended to trivialize the pain of Mrs May Edochie or any woman going through a similar struggle. I do not claim to have advanced knowledge of the personal circumstances between Yul Edochie and his ex-wife.”
