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Governor’s wife challenges Ekwunife to marriage fidelity oath
From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has described herself as a quiet family woman who cherishes the values of decency and character as part of her Christian and conservative upbringing.
Mrs Soludo spoke in response to recent scathing remarks made by Senator Uche Ekwunife, Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Anambra gubernatorial election, where she stated that Mrs Soludo was close to and worked with former governor Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju.
But in a statement released in Awka on Saturday, Mrs Soludo issued a challenge to Ekwunife, urging that both of them take an oath of fidelity before the Blessed Virgin Mary and subject their children to paternity tests.
The Anambra First Lady said Ekwunife merely fabricated allegations and tissues of lies, including dragging her children into political disputes.
She described Ekwunife’s conduct as malicious and warned that legal action would follow unless the lawmaker withdrew her claims and issued an apology within 72 hours.
Mrs Soludo said a public oath would help settle questions of character once and for all.
“Since Uche Ekwunife claims to be a converted Catholic, I challenge her that both of us swear an oath of fidelity and chastity at any cathedral in front of the Blessed Sacrament and the Bible.
“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,” she said.
The governor’s wife also further said, “I challenge you, Uche Ekwunife, for us to subject our children to paternity tests in three reputable hospitals in London. I will pay all the expenses, including travel for you and your family.”
She added that if the results confirmed that Ekwunife’s husband fathered all her children, she would not only congratulate her but also present a cash award.
“I married my husband as a virgin, and my fidelity to him in 33 years of marriage and for life is ironclad,” she asserted.
She further noted that she had never worked for the government nor depended on public funds, even as First Lady of Anambra State.
Vowing to sustain her defence with dignity, Mrs Soludo likened the clash with Senator Ekwunife to a long-distance race.
“My weapons are decency, character, and grace. I am a long-distance runner, and I welcome you to the marathon,” she said.
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