In the latest wave of controversy swirling around the Edochie family, Yinka, the newly married wife of Linc Edochie (son of legendary actor Pete Edochie), has publicly pushed back at supporters of May Edochie, his brother Yul’s estranged wife. The drama began after Yinka congratulated Yul and Judy Austin on the birth of their baby girl—sparking heated online backlash.
The Incident That Sparked the Drama
In early June, Yinka commented on Yul’s Instagram post celebrating his newborn daughter with Judy. Almost immediately, she alleges, May’s fans—often branded “May Nation”—bombarded her with trolling messages:
They “insulted Linc’s parents, calling him a gold digger,” and “accused Yul of stealing May’s property and money.”
Yinka fired back:
“You claim you love Lincedochie, yet you folks use bloggers to insult him … you insult his parents … You accuse him of taking May’s money and property. Goodness. What money does May have?”
In her view, the harassment extended beyond her, violating deep-rooted cultural values: “In Yoruba land, it is a taboo to insult the elderly.”
The Backlash Escalates
Not one to stay silent, May’s fans took things further:
A popular fan handle, @queenmaynation, accused Yinka of hiding personal details, reacting to her age (born in 1969—making her about 56 years old, older than her 44-year-old husband).
In dramatic fashion, they threatened to leak her phone number, parents’ photos, and even contact details of her ex-spouse—warning, “Even your kids won’t be spared!”
Yinka Fights Back… and Turns to the Authorities
Disturbed by the severity of the online threats, Yinka claimed she received messages including
“Old lady we are coming for you. You need to mind your business.”
She revealed she is now based in the U.S. and is taking the matter seriously—planning to file a police report to address the threats.
May’s Legal Team Weighs In
May Edochie’s lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, has joined the fray. He diverted attention onto Yinka, alleging:
Yinka has a long-standing history of supporting Judy Austin (Yul’s new wife) and even introduced her to Linc.
He pointed out inconsistencies—she once criticized Linc online before becoming engaged, then scrubbed those posts.
Conclusion
What began as a heartfelt celebration turned into a blistering media war—one that’s taken a personal and legal tone.
Yinka’s defense is staunch: dismissing allegations of gold-digging, insisting on respect for elders, and refusing to remain silent.
May’s supporters remain relentless, continuing to dig up personal information and issuing online threats.
Legal maneuvering may soon shift the conversation from Instagram comments to police stations—and perhaps courts.
This saga underscores how digital platforms can amplify deeply personal quarrels into broader societal debates. Can this quickly escalate into defamation claims or other legal fallout? Only time and legal scrutiny will tell.
