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Third party in 2 years: Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie resigns as Gov. Obiano's SSA, joins PDP
 
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Mon, 17 Dec 2018   ||   Nigeria,
 

Veteran Nollywood actor-turned politician, Yul Edochie, has taken to his Twitter page to reveal that he has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

This move marks his third political affiliation in less than two years.

The Anambra state-born movie star, also announced his resignation as the senior special assistant (SSA) on creative and entertainment media to Willie Obiano, Anambra state governor.

Yul who said his decision to join the PDP and support the presidential ambition of Atiku Abubakar, is for the sake of Nigerians, adding that he believes in the PDP’s agenda for the country.

His tweet reads: “Today I gave up my position as SSA to Governor of Anambra & joined the PDP with tons of my supporters to give 100% support to @atiku & @PeterObi.

“I do this for all suffering Nigerians. I believe it will not be in vain I believe in @OfficialPDPNig

“I thank you sir, His Excellency Chief Willie Obiano, the Executive Governor of Anambra State for giving me the opportunity to work with you, also to the First Lady of Anambra Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano.

“Nigeria needs me. I also thank the Chief of Staff of Anambra State, Chief Primus Odili.”

 

 

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