Thursday 2nd December 2021: Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, on Wednesday disclosed that he resigned from his government appointment to support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in 2019.
The former VP had contested for Nigerian Presidency during the 2019 elections under the Peoples Democratic Party.

 Edochie stated in his post that he supported Atiku because he wanted a positive turn around for Nigeria.
Edochie wrote, “In 2019, I supported Atiku for President. I did it with my full chest, proudly.
“I didn’t do it for money. I was not paid to do it. May God punish me if I lie.
“I even resigned from my Government appointment then so I could give Atiku my full support without any hindrance.
“I did it because I want a positive turn around in our country. I ‘atikulated’ social media. I ‘atikulated’ the whole of Anambra State. I ‘atikulated’ all Nigerian youths who believed in me to stand with Atiku.Unfortunately, it turned out the way it did.”
However Edochie’s support was not enough to stop Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress from defeating Atiku and  emerging as the winner of the election.
Edochie also used his post to state that he wished to run for Presidency in the forthcoming 2023 election and asked Atiku for support.
Edochie said, “This time around, it’s the turn of the South East to produce the next President. And I have declared my interest to run for President of Nigeria, 2023.
“I hope Atiku will support me the way I supported him. God bless our great country Nigeria.”