Yul Edochie denies blocking ex-husband’s access to children

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has publicly denied allegations that he is preventing his wife's ex-husband from seeing his children, distancing himself from a personal dispute that has drawn significant public attention. Edochie issued a statement on his social media platforms on Friday, June 19, 2026, responding to claims made by Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of Edochie's wife, Judy Austin.

Edochie stated he decided to speak after receiving messages from fans urging him to allow Obasi access to his two children with Austin. He firmly denied any involvement in restricting that access. "I have never stopped anybody from seeing his children," Edochie wrote. He asserted that any arrangements concerning the children should be handled directly between Obasi and Austin, adding, "Tell him to call his ex-wife if he wants to see or take his children, let them discuss it. He has her number. It has nothing to do with me."

The actor criticized what he described as a trend of individuals seeking online attention and revenue by involving his name in personal matters. "In this era of social media, people prefer chasing clout and chasing social media money with my name, rather than doing the...