Nollywood actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, widely known as Junior Pope, has sparked a wave of reactions from fans due to his recent praises for his senior colleague, Rita Edochie. Earlier today, the actor shared a video of himself with the veteran actress and sister-in-law of Pete Edochie on a movie set, commending her for her qualities as a mother-in-law.
In his post, Junior Pope applauded Rita Edochie, describing her as the ideal mother-in-law that any woman would appreciate. However, this endorsement didn’t sit well with many fans, especially in light of Rita Edochie’s involvement in the drama surrounding Yul and May Edochie’s marriage.
Some fans expressed their discontent, with one user named Pakry Amina suggesting that Rita Edochie should have called out her son rather than publicly addressing the situation. Another comment from Reno Srezi emphasized that actions matter more than words, implying that Rita’s actions might have affected the couple’s chances of reconciliation. Dzekem Bernadette was relieved that her own mother-in-law wasn’t like Rita Edochie.
It’s worth recalling that Rita Edochie had publicly supported May Edochie when news of Yul Edochie’s marriage to Judy Austin emerged. She took a strong stance in favor of May and even threw subtle shade at Judy during Mother’s Day celebrations. Rita’s comments and actions created a public spectacle in the Edochie family dynamics, which many fans have been closely following.
