Rita Edochie criticizes Yul for insisting on dowry payment from May
Renowned Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has confronted Yul Edochie for seeking a refund of the bride price from his estranged wife, May Edochie.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Yul had called for the return of the dowry paid during his marriage to May, his first wife.
Responding to the situation on her official Facebook page, Yul's aunt, Rita Edochie, emphasized that May has no obligation to repay a man's bride price.
"A woman does not possess the authority to return a man's bride price; instead, it is the man who, accompanied by his kinsmen, goes to the woman's hometown to request the return of the bride price, just as he did during the initial payment.
"Queen May has been seeking a divorce, prompting Yul, our son, to reclaim the bride price. However, he hesitated, hoping that Queen May would eventually acquiesce to his desires for polygamy.
"It wasn't until late 2023, when the matter went to court, that he began insisting on the return of the bride price, a stance encouraged by Judy Austin. Unfortunately, the case is now under the jurisdiction of the court, and no action can be taken until the legal proceedings are concluded. Therefore, I reiterate that the bride price can only be returned with consent and a court order. Patience is required until the court case is resolved."
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