Yul Edochie is now the Senior Special Assistant to the governor of Anambra state on creative and entertainment media.
The actor made this known on his Instagram page on Friday, July 6, 2018, According to the former governorship candidate in Anambra state, he is full of thanks to Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra state for trusting in him and he won't let his people down.
"I thank His Excellency Chief Dr. Willie Obiano(Akpokue Dike) Executive Governor of Anambra State for appointing me SSA to the Governor on Creative & Entertainment Media. Thank you, sir, for seeing the zeal in me to serve the people and believing in me. Special thanks to Ndi Anambra, Ndi youth for your support and prayers, I will not let you down.
Thank you to Senator Victor Umeh(Ohamadike), Chief of Staff of Anambra Primus Odili, Hon. Chinedu Obidigwe (Egbe ana agba Anyanwu), SSA on Project monitoring, parks and markets Hon. Chiejina Obieze(Onye rikanne) and many more. To all my fans and friends all over the world, thank you for your support, love, and prayers. I got into politics so I can better the lives of the people. That vision will never change. Thank you Jesus!" he wrote.
Congratulations to Yul Edochie on his new appointment as we think this latest role might make him take a chill back on his presidential aspirations.
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Yul Edochie wants to be president of Nigeria
Back in April 2018, Yul Edochie declared his intentions to run for the biggest political position in the country. The actor turned politician took to his Instagram page on Monday, April 23, 2018, where he declared his intention. According to the actor, he wants to bring the problems of the country to the last bus stop.
"Today I declare my interest to run for President of the greatest country in the world, Nigeria. A blessed country that has been crippled by decades of bad leadership. Enough is Enough! Fellow Nigerians, stand with me let us bring the problems of our country to THE LAST BUS STOP!!!" he wrote.