Emeka Ugwuonye, the principal lawyer representing Nollywood actress May Edochie, has formally announced the termination of his legal representation of her amidst ongoing public drama and online tensions.
Notably, Emeka Ugwuonye had been acting as lead counsel for May Edochie in her widely publicized divorce proceedings against her estranged husband, Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, a case that has drawn intense public interest and began in 2023.
This surprising decision was made public through an official statement shared on the DPA Family Law Firm’s verified Facebook page. The law firm, Due Process Advocates (DPA), cited relentless online harassment, cyberbullying, and constant attacks from May’s supporters — popularly known as “May Nation” — as the major reason for stepping down from the case.
The firm’s statement revealed that the extremely toxic environment created by a segment of May’s followers had made it nearly impossible to continue providing effective and unbiased legal services. DPA emphasized that the hostility was not only disruptive but also created serious ethical dilemmas for the firm and its staff members.
In a show of professionalism, DPA also pledged full cooperation with any new legal representatives that May Edochie may choose to engage, assuring a smooth and seamless transition in her ongoing legal battle.
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DPA’s services to Queen May have come to an end. The hostile environment fostered by certain individuals within the “May Nation” group has made it untenable for us to continue effective representation.
Ethically, pursuing action against those who bullied Queen May becomes profoundly difficult when her own supporters exhibit comparable, if not greater, hostility. Consequently, we had no choice but to withdraw.
To be unequivocal: the persistent bullying and trolling originating from Queen May’s presumed supporters present a severe operational and ethical challenge for DPA and our staff.
Queen May was a victim of marital abuse and betrayal. She deserves justice and societal protection. DPA unequivocally condemns the actions of Yul and Judy that led to the conflict. DPA opposes forced polygamy, grounded in our belief in equal rights for men and women.
Crucially, protecting the best interests of our client remains our obligation, even during and after withdrawal.
Moving forward, DPA will pursue recourse against the apparent leader of “May Nation,” operating under the pseudonym “Judy Obasiyul Autisn.”
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