It’s a Lie from Opponents: My Husband Is Not Arrogant, He’s Jovial and a Family Man – Mrs. Soludo

The First Lady of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has dismissed claims made by opposition politicians that her husband, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, is arrogant and unwilling to listen to others. She described these allegations as politically motivated falsehoods designed to mislead the public.

Speaking to journalists at the Anambra Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Mrs. Soludo painted a different picture of the governor, describing him as a jovial and family-oriented man who values the opinions of others. She emphasized that while her husband is serious about his work, this should not be mistaken for arrogance.

Recalling their time together at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where Soludo was a lecturer, she noted that his intense focus on work often led people to misinterpret his personality. According to her, students feared him due to his strict approach to academics, but behind the seriousness was a man with a great sense of humor. She recounted how her friends were surprised that she could be in a relationship with someone they considered too strict, not realizing that he had a fun and jovial side.

Mrs. Soludo also reflected on the challenges her family faced during her husband’s tenure as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She revealed that they received multiple threats, which forced her to take their children abroad for safety. Despite this, she said, Governor Soludo remained resolute, believing that he was fighting for a just cause.

Dismissing claims that her husband is unapproachable, she insisted that he actively encourages dialogue and values diverse opinions. She attributed the negative portrayal of the governor to political opponents who are deliberately spreading misinformation.

According to the First Lady, Governor Soludo’s focus on delivering good governance should not be misinterpreted as arrogance. She urged the people of Anambra to see beyond political propaganda and judge the governor by his actions and commitment to the state’s development.