Social Media Buzzes as Yul Edochie’s Lawyer Misses Court Date. Yul Edochie, the Nollywood actor, finds himself in the midst of a divorce trial with his estranged wife May, and recent developments have stirred public interest.

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According to a report by Due Process Advocates (DPA) led by Emeka Ugwuonye, Yul showed up in court on May 7, 2024, but his lawyer was notably absent, causing a halt in the proceedings. This absence prompted varied reactions from netizens, particularly concerning May’s welfare.

Yul Edochie and his first wife May’s divorce proceedings have drawn attention from Nigerians due to recent events.

The DPA Organization reported that Yul’s lawyer failed to attend the court session on May 7, 2024, citing illness as the reason. Consequently, the trial could not proceed. Yul himself was present in court, but without legal representation, no substantive matters could be addressed.

In a statement, the DPA Organization expressed concern over the delays in the case, citing various issues such as social media activities, the welfare of the children, division of marital assets, May’s safety, and the status of the marriage itself. A new court date has been scheduled for June.

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Reactions as Yul Edochie’s lawyer fails to show up in court

Reactions poured in on social media following the news of Yul Edochie’s lawyer’s absence from the court proceedings involving his divorce from May. Here are some comments:

fussienamohammed: “We’ll patiently wait as long as our queen is okay ❤️.”

Frankabrown_cuisine: “Thank you, barrister, for ensuring Queen May’s safety.”

missgol92: “Most importantly, my queen is doing well.”

snataomega: “Yul and Judy know exactly what game they are playing… He’s so sick but always online causing trouble… Just dragging the case to prove a point. But our God is at work though.”

mavis_miss_april_pomaa: “He’s doing everything he can to prolong this case. He’s just wasting court time and draining May and himself financially. I hope the judge sees this. How can you be present in court without your counsel??”

queenmay_d_real_odogwu: “I’m relieved to know that Queen May’s safety is assured because those individuals are capable of anything. But God surpasses them.”

giftlov_2: “I’m glad Queen May’s safety is emphasized, because those two individuals cannot be trusted. Almighty God, please pave the way for your daughter Queen May, and defeat her enemies forever. Justice for Queen May.”

onyi_ajala: “He will continue to dodge, but it won’t stop the law from taking its full course.”

The absence of Yul Edochie’s lawyer from the court proceedings has ignited discussions online, with many expressing concern for May’s well-being and skepticism about the proceedings’ integrity.