Report by Mudasir Opeyemi
Wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, May, has insisted that she can’t be cajoled into accepting polygamy, which she says goes against her beliefs, faith, and values.
May’s insistence of rejecting polygamy is a direct reply to the public apology her husband recently tendered to her over his decision to marry a second wife.
Yul had in April revealed fellow actor, Judy Austin, as his second wife and also detailed that they had a son together.
Following the disclosure by Yul eight months ago, many of his fans condemned his action while some others chose to defend him, saying that as an African man the actor has the right to marry more than one wife.
Reacting to her husband’s action at the time, May distanced herself from polygamy, saying that her belief and faith don’t accept it.
However,Nollywood actor Yul Edochie on Wednesday penned a public apology to his first wife, May, over his decision to marry a second wife.
Yul disclosed that he had apologised to May many times, the actor again appealed to his first wife publicly for forgiveness and assured her that his action wasn’t to replace her.
“To my dear wife, Queen May Yul-Edochie, I acknowledge that I hurt you deeply and I’ve apologized to you countless times.
“I take the blame for my actions. I agree with you that polygamy shouldn’t be forced on anyone.
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“You never bargained for it from the beginning neither did I. But I guess life happens. You already know the whole story. I didn’t do it to disrespect you, I didn’t do it to replace you nor because I do not love you anymore, no. I have always loved you and always will. I’ve been a good husband and a wonderful father.
“I’ve supported all your hustle from day one, I have been an exceptional father to our children till date making sure they lack nothing and always there for everyone. Out of 100, I have done 99 things right, hating myself because one thing isn’t the best. Nobody is perfect. I’m not. You’re not.
Nobody is, except God.
“I assure you that nobody is trying to take your place. I have apologized to you countless times sincerely from my heart. I’m sorry. I’ve always loved you and always will. Butuo nwanyi oma. We can live peacefully and happily,” Yul had written
But reacting to the apology in an Instagram post on Friday night, May said she cannot hate the father of her children, but insisted she can’t accept what was never bargained.
“I strongly believe that mistakes are a major part of human existence. It is our response to these errors that count. In other words, forgiveness is one thing, and righting a wrong is another,” she wrote
“FORGIVENESS is the highest, most beautiful form of love for me. There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love. Hence, my ability to forgive the mistakes of the past, present, and future with respect to the issue on ground is in the interest of my mental health and inner peace.
“I decided to stick to love…Hate is too great a burden to bear. I am still very much incapable of HATING anyone, let alone the father of my children. The fact remains that anyone can choose to practice POLYGAMY, but can’t be impelled to accept what was never bargained for.
“To reaffirm my stands, I will not be CAJOLED into accepting polygamy, which goes against my beliefs, faith, and values.
I will not be NUMBERED in a home that we started building with love, faith, tears, hopes, and prayers in a CATHOLIC marriage of 18 years following a long term premarital relationship.
“This is also a passionate appeal to put an END to the constant “show” on the social media space where our kids are growing into unless it is absolutely necessary. Let’s prevent our lovely children from all the incessant drama series that might take a toll on them directly or indirectly amongst their peers.
“May GOD in His infinite mercy and compassion guide us all in the right direction.
“Merry Christmas in advance everyone!”