- Rita Edochie criticized women who willingly become second wives, calling it greedy and inconsiderate.
- She argued that being a second wife brings shame, misfortune, and no true respect.
- Edochie warned that happiness built on another woman’s pain eventually backfires.
- Her comments aligned with a cleric’s earlier condemnation of polygamy.
- She has previously criticized Judy Austin for marrying Yul Edochie as a second wife.
- Edochie’s post sparked widespread debate on social media regarding morality and marriage choices.
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has ignited controversy online after publicly condemning women who willingly enter relationships as second wives. Sharing her views on Instagram, Edochie supported a cleric’s stance that marrying an already married man is morally wrong.
The actress argued that women who take on the role of a second wife are driven by greed and disregard for the suffering of others. She emphasized that such actions bring shame, misfortune, and never true respect, instead of the happiness they may seek.
Edochie warned that those who build their joy on someone else’s pain will eventually face the consequences of their choices. She urged women to recognize that there is no honor or glory in being a second wife, describing the role as one of usurpation rather than status.
Over the years, Edochie has been vocal about her disapproval of polygamous arrangements in the entertainment industry, notably criticizing Judy Austin’s marriage to Yul Edochie as a second union. Her latest message has reignited discussions on morality, respect, and the consequences of interfering in existing marriages.
Her words …
“IF YOU’RE A SECOND WIFE , YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A W!TCH .
YOU ARE NOT INNOCENT , YOU ARE NOT SPECIAL , YOU ARE JUST GREEDY.
YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO FEED ON ANOTHER WOMAN’S TEARS , TO BUILD YOUR HAPPINESS ON SOMEONE ELSE’S PAIN
DO NOT CALL IT LOVE , IT IS W!CKEDNESS .
DO NOT CALL IT DESTINY , IT IS COVETOUSNESS .
YOU STOLE WHAT WAS NOT YOURS , AND YOU EXPECT TO BE CELEBRATED ?
NEVER.
A SECOND WIFE IS NOT A QUEEN .
SHE IS A USURPER .
YOU ARE THE THIEF THAT SLIPPED INTO ANOTHER WOMAN’S HOME PRETENDING TO BE A BRIDE .
AND KNOW THIS : THE SAME TEARS YOU CAUSED WILL CRY AGAINST YOU , THE SAME PAIN YOU CAUSED , WILL VISIT YOUR DOORSTEP.
THERE IS NO GLORY IN BEING A SECOND WIFE ONLY SHAME , CURSES , AND THE UNENDING REMINDER THAT YOU , COULD NEVER BE FIRST.
STILL ON STILL HAPPY SUNDAY GREAT LOVERS OF RITA EDOCHIE TODAY’S SERMON WAS ON TAKING WHAT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU”
