Spat Between Mrs Soludo, Senator Ekwunife Worsens as Former Challenges Later to Submit Children for DNA Test
Spat Between Mrs Soludo, Senator Ekwunife Worsens as Former Challenges Later to Submit Children for DNA Test
The political rivalry between the First Lady of Anambra State, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, and former senator Uche Ekwunife has taken a dramatic turn, as Mrs. Soludo has publicly challenged the ex-lawmaker to present her children for an all-expense-paid DNA test.
The challenge comes amid an intensifying war of words between the two prominent women, whose strained relationship has dominated political discussions in Anambra State in recent weeks.
While the exact root of their conflict remains unclear, close observers point to a mixture of political rivalry, personal grievances, and power tussles within the state’s political landscape.
Mrs. Soludo, in a statement issued through her media team on Saturday, insisted that she was ready to fund the DNA process “in the interest of truth and integrity.” She urged Senator Ekwunife to take up the offer if she had “nothing to hide.”
“This is not about politics alone,” the First Lady said. “It is about setting the record straight and proving that integrity should not be compromised in public life. If Senator Ekwunife believes she has been wronged by the statements making the rounds, let her come forward with her children for a transparent DNA test, at no cost to her.”
Senator Ekwunife, who represented Anambra Central in the Senate, has not yet issued an official response to the challenge. However, her aides dismissed the First Lady’s remarks as “a deliberate attempt to distract the public and score cheap political points.”
The development has sparked mixed reactions across Anambra State, with some citizens urging restraint and calling for reconciliation, while others see the feud as a reflection of deepening rivalries among the state’s political elite.
Civil society groups have also weighed in, cautioning that dragging children into political disputes sets a dangerous precedent.
“The personal lives of families should not be used as tools of political warfare,” said Chika Obi, a women’s rights activist based in Awka.
As the verbal exchanges escalate, analysts warn that the ongoing dispute could overshadow key governance issues in the state if not managed swiftly.
