- May Edochie’s former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, has shared a summons asking him to appear before a shrine in Enugu State
- Emeka also posted a screenshot of the letter he received, which included the date and location after a client’s ex-husband reported him
- The details of the case and the letter quickly gained attention on social media, with Nigerians sharing humorous comments
Emeka Ugwuonye, who formerly represented influencer and up-and-coming actress May Edochie, caused a buzz on social media on Monday, September 1, after he shared a letter asking him to appear before a shrine in Ezeagu, Enugu State.
Posting the letter on his Facebook page, Emeka disclosed that a client’s husband, identified as Chima Aningo, had reported him to a shrine in his hometown.
A client’s ex-husband filed complaint against May Edochie’s lawyer in a shrine.
Credit: dpafamilylawclinicSource: Instagram
Sharing what transpired, May Edochie’s former lawyer said,
“Chima is the ex-husband of Angela Okafor, a Nigerian woman based in Atlanta. He had refused to take back the bride price he paid for Angela, which led DPA to take him to court where we returned the bride price. His lawyer threatened to appeal the court’s judgment. While we were waiting for the appeal papers, he decided to take me to the shrine. The Chief Priest has now ordered me to appear before the shrine, which they refer to as dispute resolution.”
The summons, signed by the Chief Priest of the shrine (whose name was not included), contained a warning:
“Take note that failure to attend and/or respond to this invitation will amount to admission of the complaint against you.”
In related news, TheTalk.NG reported that in July, Emeka Ugwuonye stepped down from representing May Edochie in her ongoing marital battle with Nollywood actor Yul Edochie.
Man files complaints against May Edochie’s former lawyer in a shrine in Enugu state.
Credit: dpafamilylawclinicSource: Instagram
Reactions to the shrine summon lawyer:
TheTalk.NG compiled some of the reactions. Read them below:
Andikan Isong commented:
“Shrine de issue invitation through writing ke What happened to abracadabra???”
Shola Arekemose Samson wrote:
“Ha it’s laughable. Ha shrine ke! It’s well. U don’t have to go. Call the police immediately.”
Remedy Ozoemena Igwe-Nwuruku
“Go and honor the invitation but go with an armed security personnel. It’s simple for to state your own side of the story that’s all.”
Ezeama Loveth wrote:
“You better go and answer for your mouth ooo Shrine matter no be child’s play.”
Chris Amagwula wrote:
“So funny! I can’t stop laughing. So in Igboland now, if someone is just angry at you they report you to a shrine! I can’t stop laughing.”
Chimezie Hope commented:
“The letter said settlement of dispute between you and CHima Anigo. There is nothing there if actually it is because of the case already in court. Just go and defend your self.”
Ugboh Ike Collins wrote:
“Wetin law talk on shrines playing parts in dispute resolution? Urgent please.”
May’s lawyer clarifies co-parenting arrangement
In previous news, TheTalk.NG reported that Emeka Ugwuonye clarified the co-parenting relationship between May Edochie and her estranged husband, Yul Edochie.
He explained that since they share children, co-parenting was not only expected but required. Emeka disclosed said Yul was contributing financially and had full access to the children.
Source: TheTalk.NG
