“I’ve Known Only One Man”: Soludo’s Wife Challenges Ekwunife to Oath, DNA Test, Threatens Lawsuit
- The First Lady of Anambra state, Nonye Soludo, has been dragged into a fresh scandal by a popular ex-senator in Anambra state and APC's deputy governorship candidate
- Soludo had demanded an apology and threatened legal action against Senator Uche Ekwunife, challenging her to a public oath and DNA tests to put to rest her allegations
- Senator Ekwunife had earlier criticised Governor Soludo's personal hygiene and also questioned the authenticity of Mrs. Soludo’s PhD in the lead-up to November election
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
The wife of the Anambra state governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has clashed with Senator Uche Ekwunife, deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8, 2025, election, over what she described as “malicious allegations” against her family.
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In a statement issued on Saturday, September 13, The First Lady of Anambra state said she would not descend to what she called Ekwunife’s “fabricated” claims but warned that legal action would follow unless the former lawmaker withdrew her claims and apologised within 72 hours.
As reported by The Punch, she also challenged Ekwunife to a public oath and DNA tests as a way to put to rest questions raised in the course of the campaign.
Soludo, Ekwunife engage in war of words
The face-off followed a viral video since Tuesday in which Ekwunife alleged that Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife were part of the administration of late Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju between 1999 and 2003.
Senator Ekwunife has become one of Governor Soludo’s most vocal critics in the lead-up to the election, making personal and pointed attacks.
She had criticised the Anambra state governor’s personal hygiene and also questioned the authenticity of Mrs. Soludo’s PhD, which she alleged was obtained from an unaccredited institution.
The senator made this assertion while also reacting to claims that her academic qualifications were questionable.
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Soludo's wife threatens Ekwunife with lawsuit
Reacting on Saturday via her statement, Dr. Soludo rejected the allegations and said Ekwunife should provide verifiable evidence to support her claims.
“For starters, let me repeat three verifiable facts. One, I have never worked for anyone in my life. I have been a professional and an entrepreneur all my adult life. 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,” she said.
The First Lady further challenged Ekwunife:
“Since she claims to be a converted Catholic, I challenge her and both of us to swear an oath of fidelity and chastity at any Cathedral in front of the Blessed Sacrament. I will also swear with my children that I have known only one man—Chukwuma Soludo,” she added.
She also proposed DNA tests for both families, to be conducted in three reputable hospitals in London, stressing that she would bear all expenses.
“As a businesswoman, I will pay for your 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 at any moment of your choice,” she stated.
Ekwunife insists: It's a “friendly advice”
However, in reaction to the development, Ekwunife, in a statement released on Saturday, stated she gave a “friendly advice” to Soludo.
Ekwunife noted:
“Mrs. Soludo does not owe me any explanation regarding personal family matters. If my statement caused any discomfort to Mrs. Soludo, she owes her husband an explanation, not me.”
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Soludo’s wife invites assaulted Anambra corps member
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Dr. Nonye Soludo, took two major actions in favour of the NYSC member who was reportedly assaulted by the state security outfit.
The wife of the governor revealed that she had invited Jennifer Elohor to figure out a way to resolve the issue and ensure the incident does not traumatise her.
In a now viral video, some members of the vigilantes stormed a hostel in Oba, Anambra state and allegedly assaulted and stripped the female corps member Jennifer Edema Elohor in public.
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