Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has dragged her colleague, Judy Austin, over her lawsuit. It is no longer news that Judy filed a writ of summons against Rita, demanding a billion in damages, a retraction and apology, an order to pay N50 million, and a 10% post-judgment interest, and more. The two appeared at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja today, September 29th, 2026, where they faced off.
In photos circulating online, Judy was seen arriving and leaving the court after the hearing. Unlike Judy, who appeared in court without Yul or anyone supporting her, Rita Edochie attended the hearing with fans who flew in from abroad to show solidarity. The case has been adjourned to November 24th. In a video making rounds online, Rita threw shots at Judy, noting how the actress wants her to stop talking against husband snatchers.
Rita said Judy will cry blood, pointing out the irony that the actress sued her for money she has never seen before. “Judy Austin wants me to stop talking against husband snatchers. She will cry blood. She sued me for N1bn that she has never seen before”. Actress Judy Austin seen leaving the court today. Recall that she filed two defamation lawsuits totaling over N2 billion against veteran actress Rita Edochie and her former husband, Emmanuel Obasi, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja.
Swipe to see… pic.twitter.com/oPwOOEFfUj — CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) September 29, 2026 Hours before the court hearing, Rita mocked Judy over her fear of bigamy, saying the actress went from claiming to be a content creator to a single mother and now not being married. She questioned how one person can change multiple titles in four years, claiming Judy denied being Mrs Edochie, but the lawsuit served had the title on it.
Since the lawsuit, Rita has been constantly throwing shots at her. While reacting to the suit, she said she doesn’t know anyone bearing Judy Austin Yul Edochie, and admonished her to present her marriage certificate if she insists on being addressed that way. Still on it, Edochie noted that though Judy isn’t the first to take someone’s husband, she will be the first to contend with karma.
She vowed to face off with her in court, saying said if only Judy knows who she is, she would be cursing those who advised her to make such a move. In another post, she alleged that someone was begging her, but she wouldn’t be backing out soon. She made it known that she was prepared for the heat, doesn’t break under pressure and doesn’t bend. While addressing those saying the lawsuit was giving her sleepless nights, she said it is an opportunity to say things she hasn’t said.
Rita said she is looking forward to the day, and Judy only handed her the microphone to expose her. Two days ago, legal practitioner Emeka Ugwuonye alleged that Rita, in her filing before the Abuja court, denied making any post against Judy Austin. Denying his claim, Rita said they were spreading false allegations against her. She questioned whether Judy didn’t snatch someone’s husband, have children with him, sleep with him in hotels and more. She admonished the actress to be calm till their court hearing.
