Rita Edochie Subtly Responds to Judy Austin’s ‘Witch Attack’ Claim, Throws Support Behind May Yul Edochie

Nollywood veteran, Rita Edochie, has reacted to the recent post made by actress Judy Austin, who claimed she was under spiritual attack from an unnamed “witch”.

Earlier, Tori News reported that Judy alleged that a certain woman was manipulating people to gain sympathy while simultaneously attacking her and her children. She warned the supposed “witch” and her coven members to stay away or face spiritual consequences.

In what many see as a subtle but pointed response, Rita Edochie took to Instagram with a message strongly supporting May Yul Edochie, the estranged first wife of Yul Edochie. Rita praised May’s “beauty, brilliance, and success”, saying these qualities have been keeping “a certain devil” awake at night — a statement fans believe was aimed at Judy Austin.

Rita, who is Yul Edochie’s aunt by marriage, has long been vocal in her support for May following the controversial collapse of May’s marriage after Judy reportedly became pregnant for Yul and he went on to marry her.

Opinion: The Edochie Drama Shows No Signs of Ending — But Rita’s Loyalty Speaks Volumes

Once again, the Edochie family finds itself in the epicenter of Nollywood’s biggest online conversation — and this time, Judy Austin’s dramatic claim of a spiritual attack ignited another wave of reactions. Whether Judy is genuinely expressing fear or simply stirring the pot, her post came at a time when the family’s rift remains painfully public.

Rita Edochie’s response, though wrapped in poetic language, delivers a clear message:
Her loyalty remains firmly with May. And honestly, it is not surprising. May has carried herself with grace through one of the most humiliating public marital crises in recent Nollywood history. Her quiet resilience has earned her the admiration of many Nigerians — and perhaps, as Rita subtly suggests, even caused discomfort for those who expected her to crumble.

Judy’s post, on the other hand, gives the impression of someone fighting battles both online and internally. Whether those battles are spiritual or emotional is another story entirely.

But one thing is certain:
The war of words in the Edochie household is far from over — and fans are watching every post, every shade, and every cryptic message like a blockbuster series.