The long-running controversy surrounding actress Judy Austin’s previous marriage has resurfaced after her former husband, Emmanuel Obasi, publicly responded to actor Yul Edochie’s recent comments regarding access to the children he shares with the actress.
The latest exchange comes after Yul Edochie took to social media to deny claims that he has prevented Obasi from seeing or communicating with his children.
In a statement shared earlier, Yul insisted that he had no involvement in the dispute and maintained that the matter was strictly between Judy Austin and her former husband.
However, Obasi has now issued a response, arguing that while Yul may not be directly responsible for the situation, he is in a position to help facilitate communication between him and the children.
According to Obasi, all attempts to reach Judy Austin have allegedly been unsuccessful because she has blocked every available means of communication.
Responding to Yul’s statement, Obasi said that if the actor truly considers himself the head of the family, he should use his influence to help resolve the issue rather than distance himself from it.
His comments have reignited discussions about one of Nollywood’s most controversial relationships.
The dispute dates back several years and became a major public issue after Judy Austin’s relationship with Yul Edochie became public knowledge.
The revelation sparked widespread reactions because Yul was already married to his first wife, May Edochie, at the time.
The controversy intensified when Yul later introduced Judy Austin as his second wife and publicly acknowledged their child together.
Since then, the relationship has remained one of the most debated topics in the Nigerian entertainment industry, generating constant discussions across social media.
Amid the public attention surrounding the marriage, Emmanuel Obasi repeatedly alleged that he had been denied access to the children he shares with Judy Austin.
The former husband has on several occasions appealed publicly for intervention, claiming that he has struggled to maintain contact with the children following the breakdown of his relationship with the actress.
His allegations have continued to attract sympathy from some members of the public, while others have argued that the details of the family dispute remain largely private and known only to those directly involved.
Yul Edochie’s latest intervention appears to have been an attempt to address growing claims that he played a role in the situation.
The actor rejected those allegations and insisted that he should not be held responsible for decisions made between Judy Austin and her former husband.
Obasi’s response, however, suggests that he believes Yul’s position within the family places him in a unique position to help bridge the gap and encourage dialogue.
The situation has once again generated mixed reactions online, with social media users divided over who bears responsibility for resolving the dispute.
While some believe the matter should be settled privately and away from public scrutiny, others argue that access to children remains an important issue that deserves attention whenever concerns are raised.
Neither Judy Austin nor Yul Edochie has publicly responded to Obasi’s latest remarks at the time of this report.
As discussions continue, the story remains one of the most closely followed family-related controversies within Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
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