May Yul-Edochie Demands N1.5 Billion from Ex-Lawyer and US-Based Woman Over Defamation

May Yul-Edochie, popularly known as Queen May and estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has issued a cease-and-desist notice to her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, and a United States-based woman, Yinka Omolola Theisen, over alleged cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and defamation.

In separate letters sent through her legal representatives, Graylaw Partners, Queen May accused the duo of publishing damaging content about her on social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. According to her, the posts had negatively affected her reputation and business interests.

Her lawyers demanded that Ugwuonye and Theisen immediately stop making such publications, withdraw existing ones, and issue public apologies with retractions on all platforms where the statements were shared. Queen May is also seeking financial compensation of N1 billion from Ugwuonye and N500 million from Theisen.

The letters alleged that Ugwuonye’s actions had exposed her to further harm, while Theisen was accused of amplifying harmful narratives online and encouraging others to circulate them, thereby worsening the damage.

Both parties were given a 48-hour deadline to comply with the demands or face civil and criminal proceedings.

“The publications complained of are malicious, injurious, and unacceptable. Our client has suffered severe and irreparable harm as a result, and she will not stand by and allow this misconduct to continue,” the letter stated.

Queen May’s legal team emphasized that the actions being taken are not only aimed at securing redress for the damage already done but also at protecting her legal rights, privacy, and professional reputation going forward.