Popular Nollywood actor and former presidential hopeful, Yul Edochie, has reignited political debate after boldly declaring that Nigeria’s next president should come from the South-East region.
In a video shared via his verified Instagram account, Yul emphasized that for the sake of fairness and equity, it’s only just that the South-East produces the next Nigerian president.
“The next president of Nigeria should come from the South-East. In the spirit of justice and national unity. That’s simply the truth,” he said firmly in the viral clip.
This statement is coming just months after Yul openly praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, referring to him as a "silent achiever", and "master strategist". Back then, Yul highlighted the achievements of the current administration, including what he described as improved electricity supply in many states reporting up to 22 hours of daily power and a decline in terrorist activity under Tinubu’s leadership.
Yul’s admiration didn’t stop there.
Last year, he also launched a support campaign tagged “Relax, Jagaban Will Fix This Country”, which received widespread attention online. His wife and fellow actress, Judy Austin, stood solidly behind him, praising his dedication and calling him “the embodiment of strength and stability.”
In a show of loyalty, Yul even adopted a new nickname “Asiwaju Baby” and shared photos of himself wearing traditional attire featuring the face of President Tinubu. The move stirred reactions across social media, with fans and critics alike weighing in on his political stance.
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— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) July 21, 2025
