Emeka Ugwuonye, the legal counsel to May Yul-Edochie, has commended Nigerian music legend 2Baba (2Face Idibia) for the way he has managed his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia, and his recent announcement of a new relationship with Natasha Igbinedion.
In a post shared on his Facebook page, Ugwuonye applauded 2Baba for openly addressing his separation from Annie and their plans for divorce before introducing Natasha as his new partner. According to Ugwuonye, the singer’s approach shows a clear understanding of the legal process, as he acknowledged the need to finalize his divorce before marrying Natasha.
Ugwuonye also noted that 2Baba did not attempt to justify his actions by invoking African traditions or polygamy, a statement many interpreted as a subtle dig at Yul Edochie, the estranged husband of his client, May Yul-Edochie.
His post reads in part:
“ADVICE TO 2FACE AND NATASHA FROM DPA FAMILY LAW CLINIC
We heard from 2Face that he is planning to marry Ms. Natasha Osawaru. We admit that a married man can fall out of love with his wife and develop love feelings toward another woman. That is possible. However, such a man, if married under the Marriage Act of Nigeria, must first divorce his current wife before getting married to the second woman.
2Face seems to have done things the right way. He first announced his separation from his wife, Annie, and the fact that he had filed for divorce. He is not planning to be a polygamist. He knows that he must divorce his current wife before marrying Natasha. To that extent, they are complying with the law. 2Face had done well in that regard. He did not try to gaslight the nation with some new-found love for African traditions and polygamy.
We hope that his divorce from Annie will be concluded in accordance with the law. And after that, we wish him and Natasha a happy marriage.”
