Former Lawyer Shocks Fans With Praise for Judy Austin
Emeka Ugwuonye, the former lawyer of May Edochie, has ignited a firestorm of reactions online after unexpectedly heaping praise on Judy Austin, the wife of May's estranged husband, Yul Edochie. In a lengthy social media post, Ugwuonye, who has previously made allegations against May during her divorce proceedings, described Judy as possessing remarkable inner beauty and a forgiving spirit.
Ugwuonye wrote: “HER GREATEST BEAUTY IS HER HEART. This woman is truly beautiful. Sometimes, I wonder how Yul manages the thought that so many other men must admire his woman. But beyond her physical beauty, I believe her greatest quality is her heart.” He further claimed that Judy does not harbor hatred toward May, stating, “I believe she wanted peace and would have preferred a situation where everyone could coexist rather than one that ended in divorce. From that perspective, she may have hoped the marriage could be preserved.”
Ugwuonye Suggests Judy's Forgiving Nature
In his post, Ugwuonye also expressed his belief that Judy cares about May’s children and possesses a forgiving spirit: “I believe she would say that she has forgiven those who wished her harm or even wished her dead. In my view, she possesses a remarkably forgiving spirit. That, more than anything else, is what I consider her greatest beauty.” These remarks have drawn sharp criticism from many fans, who accused Ugwuonye of damage control or being disingenuous.
May Edochie's Legal Battle Against Former Lawyer
This public praise comes amid an ongoing legal battle between May Edochie and her former lawyer. Legit.ng earlier reported that May Yul-Edochie escalated her long-running battle against online critics by taking legal action against Ugwuonye, Yinka Theisen, and operators of several social media accounts. According to reports from The PUNCH, May approached a Lagos State High Court, accusing the defendants of orchestrating a sustained campaign of cyberbullying, harassment, and defamation that she claims has lasted for years.
Court documents reveal that May is seeking an injunction to restrain Theisen—who was once romantically linked to Yul Edochie's elder brother, Linc Edochie—alongside Ugwuonye and unidentified operators of several Facebook, Instagram, X, and other social media accounts from making further publications about her. The Guardian Newspaper also reported that the suit, filed through her lawyers at Greylaw Partners, seeks an order compelling the removal of the disputed social media accounts and posts allegedly used to attack her. She further requested that the affected social media platforms disclose the identities of the account operators to aid investigations.
Netizens React to Emeka Ugwuonye's Post
Legit.ng compiled reactions from social media users, many of whom expressed disbelief or criticism. User anurichika commented: “Damage control dead on arrival ??” while ujuandy wrote: “Una no go bring chain, chain this dog? Una go think say na play, he go enter market soon!!!” Another user, dara_molaolabisi, said: “I just realise have been following this goat … Time to unfollow the mumu man.” Real_ebony_queen7777 added: “Damage control dead on arrival ??” and fa2cam questioned: “Why can't u post an unedited unfiltered not AI pic of Judy if she's so beautiful ??” User getrud796 recalled: “The same person that came out to do stupid and silly stuff when Kambili died. U must be having a flipping laugh and joke ??”
May Edochie's Lavish Ghana Vacation
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that May Edochie shared clips from her vacation in Ghana, which she described as a pre-birthday celebration. In the video, she was seen at Asenema Waterfall, where she enjoyed a nature-filled experience that included a massage session arranged at the site. The post drew reactions from fans, who praised her confidence and lifestyle, while some made comments linking her personal life and past marriage to actor Yul Edochie.
