In a statement published on her Instagram account on June 12, 2024, Yvonne Jegede wanted to clarify her intentions and express regret regarding any misunderstanding caused by her comments during her appearance on the podcast “The Honest Bunch”.
She began by saying: “I, Yvonne Jegede, would like to address the concerns and criticisms raised by my recent interview on the podcast ‘The Honest Bunch’ where I discussed themes relating to my latest film on Amazon Prime, ” A Father’s Love.”
Jegede expressed deep regret that his comments were perceived as a derogatory attitude towards Yul Edochie’s estranged wife, May Yul-Edochie. She stressed that it was never her intention to cause hurt or disrespect and offered a sincere apology for any offense caused.
She wrote: “After reflecting on the interview, I realized that my words were not articulated in a way that conveyed my true intentions and were misinterpreted as insensitive, particularly towards Ms. May Edochie , a woman who has endured great pain and hardship due to her broken marriage I deeply regret that my words were perceived to add to her distress. It was never my intention to cause pain or loss. of respect. I’m really sorry.”
The actress stressed that the essence of her interview was to shed light on her new film, adding that her statement was aimed at highlighting the cultural aspects of polygamy in our society.
“I would like to clarify that my remarks on polygamy were intended to reflect its cultural context and to highlight the importance of the way in which it is practiced. My goal was to emphasize that polygamy is part of our culture, but what matters, It’s the way it’s addressed. Unfortunately, my message was lost in my expression,” she added.
Recall that during the podcast, Jegede said he saw no problem with Yul Edochie taking a second wife, because most of the people who attack him on the internet come from polygamous homes themselves.
She said: “You see this same Yul Edochie, 99% of the people who attack him on the internet come from second, third, fourth or even fifth marriages. Sometimes, some come from women the family doesn’t even know. Let’s all stop to be ridiculous on the internet.”
Yvonne Jegede’s reflection raises important questions about how polygamy is perceived in society and how individuals react to this delicate subject. It is crucial to recognize the diversity of experiences and viewpoints, and to take a respectful approach in our discussions of sensitive topics like this.