By Okey Maduforo Awka.
The Anambra gubernatorial election got messier yesterday when the wife of the Governor; Dr Nonye Soludo challenged the running mate of the All Progressives Congress APC Sen Uche Ekwunife to a partanity test of their respective children in any reputable medical facility in any part of the world .
Recall that Ekwunife in a reaction to the allegations of certificate foggery by Governor Charles Soludo had alleged that Soludo’s Wife worked under late Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju and had compromising relationship with the then Governor.
Nonye Soludo in a statement contended that in her thirty three years of marriage with her husband had no extra marital affairs with any other man adding that her husband married her as a virgin.
“Two days ago, I posted a terse remark in response to the barrage of fabricated inanities from Uche Ekwunife in her incoherent response to my husband’s legitimate questions about her questionable PhD and inadequate GCE result, noting that I would not condescend to her low level”
Initially we shrugged off and laughed at her hilarious tantrums at my husband and I as the “usual Uche’s madness”, but now that her madness has crossed the red line by even dragging my innocent children into the arena and setting to destroy them, Ekwunife has left us with no choice”
“This is a woman for whom I have cooked and fed, together with her children on several occasions they visited my house”
“For her to sit down and fabricate/spew all manner of invectives and criminal allegations against me and my children without any provocation from us shows someone who can even kill”
Nonye Soludo stated that the stuck in trade of Ekwunife is to go after the wives of male political opponents but that Ekwunife is in for a different season with a different woman.
“Everyone talks about how she tried to destroy the reputation of an innocent wife of a senator when she had a contest with him. Well, let me assure you Uche Ekwunife that you are in for a different season with a different woman”
“My weapons are decency, character, and grace. I am a long-distance runner, and I welcome you to the marathon”; she promised.
She however issued a seventy two hour deadline to Sen Ekwunife to recant her allegations against her or face a full blown war with her.
“Before the gloves are off, I will still as a Christian give Uche a chance to repent and ensure restitution by recanting her wilful and malicious allegations within 72 hours and tendering an unreserved apology. Take note Uche that if you fail to do so, I will take every step necessary to ensure justice and restitution. My lawyers have also been put on notice”; she threatened .
Dr Nonye Soludo also swore that she had know affairs with late Mbadinuju adding that she has a nice marriage respected her marriage vows and has never known another man besides her husband; Governor Charles Soludo.
“For starters, let me repeat three verifiable facts. One, I have never worked for anyone in my life. I have been a professional and entrepreneur all my adult life—running my own companies in Nigeria and abroad. Even when my husband was governor of the central bank and now as the first lady of Anambra, I have never depended upon public funds. As first lady of Anambra, I do not have any budget from the government. 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. I married him as a virgin and my fidelity to him in 33 years of marriage and for life is ironclad. This may be difficult for an Uche Ekwunife to comprehend”
Nonye challenged Ekwunife to a test of to he oath of fidelity and chastity as a Roman Catholic before the Blessed Sacrament along with the Holy Bible before the end of the month of October.
“Since Uche Ekwunife claims to be a converted Catholic, I challenge her for both of us to swear an oath of fidelity and chastity at any Cathedral in front of the Blessed Sacrament. You mentioned screenshotting someone’s name and putting in your Bible. So, you must know the efficacy of the Holy Book. We should also add the Bible with the Sacrament. I will swear (with my children) that in my 55 years on earth, I have known only one man—Chukwuma Soludo. On your part, you should also swear (with your children or your political ambitions) that since you got married, you have never cheated on your husband. Let us do this between now and mid October 2025″
Nonye further took on Sen Ekwunife for a partanity test in other to verify who are the fathers other respective children.
” I challenge you, Uche Ekwunife, for us to subject our children to paternity tests. Science has made life easy and there are things you cannot lie about nowadays. To avoid any stories in Nigerian hospitals, let us do it in three reputable hospitals in London”
“You and your family are often in London. But I will pay the expenses. As a businesswoman, I will pay for you 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 any moment of your choice, preferably between now and end of October/November 2025. As a woman of conservative Catholic upbringing, I pride myself in my chastity. What about you? In the name of God, you must accept the above harmless challenges about your fidelity/chastity as a “distinguished” Senator” she stated .
