Pete Edochie, a renowned actor in Nollywood, expressed his surprise upon learning about his son Yul’s marriage to his colleague Judy Austin. He revealed this surprising news during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo. Pete stated that he generally refrains from getting involved in matters concerning his five sons, and Yul’s marriage was no exception. This situation was similar to when Yul ran for the Anambra State gubernatorial election, as Pete was unaware of the decision until someone brought it to his attention.
Pete Edochie emphasized that Yul’s marriage and any challenges it currently faces are entirely Yul’s responsibility, and he prefers not to intervene. The unexpected nature of the union led Pete to mistake it for a movie production initially. He believes the success or issues in Yul’s marriage should be attributed solely to Yul’s efforts and choices, and there is little they can do to alter the situation.
He said, “First of all, Yul is 41 and I really don’t interfere in his affairs, no. Suddenly we heard he’s picked up a second wife. There is one thing you must know about me. I don’t lie, it’s not necessary. God created me so well, If I tell you this thing is black, it is black. You know, it’s like when he want everything to run for governor or something.
“When I saw his photograph, I thought it was a production they were doing. There was someone who called me and said do you know something? Yul is running for governor and I said he must be crazy, how? I never heard it.
“I have 5 sons, I don’t interfere with their lives you know. If they say daddy, so and so thing is happening, good, if they don’t tell me, I don’t bother. If they tell me, beautiful. We just heard it, and that’s it.
“Yeah, we did, we did. There is something we always say in igbo: ‘if you go and pick up ant-infested faggots, it’s a direct invitation to the lizards, come to roast, right?’ So, here I am and that’s all.”
Speaking further, the veteran actor spoke highly of May’s character and intelligence, stating to a large extent, the success of Yul’s marriage was May’s efforts.
He said, “Mary is not just a daughter-in-law, I don’t want to say I love Mary more than the other wives of my sons. The love I have for Mary is so strong, why, the father and I were very close, and when we went for the traditional marriage right in their place, the kind of reception their people gave me, I will never forget. Mary is a girl I love to the marrow.
“By the way, she is a wonderful person, Mary is a very brilliant girl, you may not know that she is a computer wizard and to a very large extent, the success of that marriage is Mary’s effort and credit.
“I just had my birthday and the message she put out was so endearing, A lot of people have been advising her wrongly if they can asunder the link between her and Yul. Most of the women advising her do not have good homes”