Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has unleashed a fierce attack on Igbo men who criticise their own brothers for supporting President Bola Tinubu, calling them monkeys and cowards who lack the courage to confront other ethnic groups. In a viral video that is now trending across social media, the outspoken star challenged the selective outrage and demanded consistency from his critics.
“Any Igbo man who is dragging his fellow Igbo man for supporting President TINUBU, that person is a monkey and a coward. Show me a video of you dragging Yorubas who are supporting TINUBU. Show me a video of you dragging Northerners who are supporting TINUBU. Show me a video of you dragging all the past leaders who couldn’t fix Nigeria. Show me a video of you dragging Northern celebrities who support TINUBU. None. You don’t have the liver to do it. But when it’s your Igbo brother, you’ll rush and set the ring light to drag him. You’re a monkey and a big coward. Shame on you.”
The heated message comes as Yul continues his very public backing of Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. The actor was recently appointed Deputy Southeast coordinator for the Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) group, where he has praised the administration’s strides in power supply and security. His strong stance has repeatedly drawn backlash, especially from some Igbo voices who view support for the president as betrayal.
Yul’s latest outburst highlights what he sees as hypocritical tribal policing within the Igbo community. He argues that critics rush to attack their own but stay silent when other groups or past leaders fall short. The remarks have already sparked heated debates online, with some hailing Yul for calling out double standards while others accuse him of dividing his people further.
Known for his unfiltered opinions on politics, family matters, and national issues, the actor has never shied away from controversy. His message lands at a time when ethnic loyalties and political alignments remain deeply emotional topics across Nigeria.
As reactions continue to pour in, Yul’s words force a tough conversation about unity, consistency, and the right to support any leader without.