My words were not articulated in a way that conveyed my true intentions and have been misconstrued as insensitive – Yvonne Jegede speaks on why she endorsed Yul Edochie’s second marriage

Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has clarified that her recent endorsement of colleague Yul Edochie’s second marriage was not meant to belittle the pain of his first wife, May Edochie. Jegede made these comments during a recent appearance on ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, where she expressed support for Edochie’s decision, stating he had done “nothing wrong.” However, her remarks received criticism, with many accusing her of downplaying May Edochie’s feelings.

In response, Jegede released a statement on her Instagram page, asserting that her words did not accurately convey her true intentions.

“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, particularly towards Mrs May Edochie, a woman who has endured significant pain and hardship occasioned by estranged marriage.

“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,” the statement said.

“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. My goal was to convey that polygamy is part of our culture, but what matters is how it is approached. Unfortunately, this message was lost in my articulation.

“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. I do not claim to have advanced knowledge of the personal circumstances between Yul Edochie and his ex-wife.”