Cynthia Ezegwu
The political atmosphere in Anambra State heated up on Saturday following a war of words between the wife of the state governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, and Senator Uche Ekwunife, deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), over what Dr. Soludo described as “malicious allegations” against her family.
In a statement, the governor’s wife rejected the claims made by Ekwunife in a viral video, warning that unless the former lawmaker withdrew her remarks and issued an apology within 72 hours, legal action would follow.
Dr. Soludo further challenged Ekwunife to a public oath-taking ceremony and DNA tests to dispel insinuations raised during the campaign.
“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. Chinwoke 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 accused Ekwunife of fabricating claims that she and her husband were part of the administration of late Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju (1999–2003). She also addressed questions raised about her personal life, stressing she was prepared to undergo DNA tests with her children in reputable hospitals abroad to prove her fidelity.
“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,” Dr. Soludo declared.
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She added that she was ready to bear the financial cost of the proposed DNA tests, including travel arrangements for both families.
Responding in a separate statement, Senator Ekwunife dismissed Soludo’s remarks, insisting she owed the governor’s wife no explanation.
“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,” she said.
Ekwunife maintained that her focus remained on the November 8, 2025, governorship election, vowing to “contribute positively and save Anambra State from misrule.”
The exchange deepens the already tense campaign in Anambra, where questions about candidates’ credentials and personal character have dominated political discourse between the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the opposition APC.