Yul Edochie Denies Barring Wife's Ex-Husband from Seeing Children

Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has addressed accusations that he barred his wife Judy Austin's ex-husband, Emmanuel Obasi, from accessing their two children. Obasi had previously made several allegations against Edochie, including an affair with Austin before their separation and preventing him from seeing their children.

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Some of my fans have reached out to me, saying, ‘pls allow him to see his children’. I have never stopped anybody from seeing their children.

In a statement on his X page, the 44-year-old actor refuted these claims, stating, "I have never stopped anybody from seeing their children." He advised Obasi to contact Austin directly to arrange visits, emphasizing that the matter does not concern him. Edochie suggested that individuals are prioritizing social media attention and financial gain over truthful actions.

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Tell him to call his ex-wife; if he wants to see or take his children, let them discuss it. He has her number. It has nothing to do with me

Judy Austin corroborated Edochie's statement, asserting that she has never restricted Obasi's access to their children. She alleged that someone paid Obasi to conduct interviews aimed at damaging her and Edochie's reputations. Austin recounted an instance in 2018 where she facilitated a call between Obasi and their children, despite their reluctance, and proposed legal channels for visitation arrangements. She stated that Obasi has not contacted her since and has resorted to social media lies.

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At what point did I restrict access from this man? He called me on the phone in 2018. And I gave my children the phone even though they didn’t want to talk to him. I said ‘no, even though he doesn’t pay your bills, he’s still your biological dad. I consider them (the children) first in every decision I make. Get a lawyer; let’s go to court and legalise this so the judge will mandate when you can visit your kids.