Wife of Anambra State governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has said Senator Uche Ekwunife and herself should swear an oath of fidelity before the Blessed Virgin Mary or subject their children to DNA tests.
The challenge followed claims by Ekwunife, the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2025 Anambra governorship election, that Mrs Soludo was once close to former governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju.
The confrontation stemmed from Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s earlier questions over Senator Ekwunife’s academic qualifications. The APC deputy governorship candidate responded with sharp criticisms, prompting the governor’s wife to step into the feud.
In a statement issued on Friday, Nonye Soludo accused the former lawmaker of fabricating allegations and dragging her children into political disputes.
She described Ekwunife’s comments as malicious and gave her 72 hours to withdraw the claims, tender a public apology, or face legal action.
“Since Uche Ekwunife claims to be a converted Catholic, I challenge her for both of us to swear an oath of fidelity and chastity at any cathedral in front of the Blessed Sacrament and the Bible.
“I will swear (with my children) that in my 55 years on earth, I have known only one man—Chukwuma Soludo. On your part, you should also swear (with your children or your political ambitions) that since you got married, you have never cheated on your husband,” she declared.
Soludo’s wife also invited Ekwunife to scientific verification through DNA testing.
“I challenge you, Uche Ekwunife, for us to subject our children to paternity tests in three reputable hospitals in London. I will pay all the expenses, including travel for you and your family. If the results confirm that your husband fathered all your children, I will not only congratulate you but also present a cash award,” she added.
The governor’s wife emphasised her Christian upbringing and marital fidelity.
“I married him as a virgin and my fidelity to him in 33 years of marriage and for life is ironclad,” she said.
Declaring that her life had never depended on government patronage, even as first lady, Mrs. Soludo vowed to sustain her defence with decency, character and grace.
“My weapons are decency, character, and grace. I am a long-distance runner, and I welcome you to the marathon,” she stated.
