Contrary to popular belief, Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, claims he reversed his decision to run for President in 2019 after several consultations with stakeholders rather than supposed pressure from above.
Edochie, 36, was hoping to trade the screen as a movie star for the country’s number 1 office.
However, the son of veteran actor Pete Edochie may have to tarry for a while to achieve his dream.
“I made it obvious, after due considerations and consultations, I decided not to run for the post of the presidency anymore,” he told the Punch.
“When he was asked if he would run for another political position, he stated that he could not ascertain at the moment if he would.
“Right now I can’t say, but I remain fully committed to building a better Nigeria. I explained to my fans that they have nothing to worry about, it is a huge thing so you do a lot of consultations and put things in place and if certain things are not well placed, it is better not start or there will be issues. But I am fine; they shouldn’t feel I was threatened by anybody.
“My father does not really like politics. He wasn’t really in support of it but I made him realise that if we are all shying away from politics, who is going to save this country?
“So he just had to give me his support because everybody has been shying away from politics for too long and that is why Nigeria is the way it is. I would say that he is supporting me all the way.”
