Yvonne Jegede Clarifies Stance on Yul Edochie's Second Marriage
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has issued a statement to address the backlash surrounding her recent endorsement of Yul Edochie's second marriage.
Jegede had appeared on the 'The Honest Bunch' podcast, stating that Edochie had done "nothing wrong" by marrying Judy Austin, his second wife. However, her comments were met with criticism, with many accusing her of trivializing the pain of Edochie's first wife, May.
In a statement, Jegede reflected on her interview and acknowledged that her words were not articulated clearly, leading to misconceptions. She expressed deep regret for any pain or disrespect caused, particularly to May Edochie, and emphasized that it was never her intention to add to her distress.
Jegede clarified that her remarks about polygamy were meant to highlight its cultural context and emphasize the importance of approach. She stressed that her comments were not intended to trivialize May Edochie's pain or that of any woman facing similar struggles. Jegede also acknowledged that she does not have advanced knowledge of the personal circumstances between Yul Edochie and his ex-wife.
The statement read in part:
"Upon reflecting on the interview, I realize that my words were not articulated in a way that conveyed my true intentions and have been misconstrued as insensitive... I deeply regret that my comments were perceived as adding to her distress. It was never my intention to cause any pain or disrespect. I am truly sorry."
"I want to clarify that my remarks about polygamy were meant to reflect its cultural context and to emphasize that how it is practiced is crucial... I want to stress that my comments were not intended to trivialize the pain of Mrs May Edochie or any woman going through a similar struggle."
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