Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie has launched a scathing attack on former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, questioning his Igbo identity and leadership qualities in a viral post that has ignited heated debates online.
In the strongly worded statement, Yul Edochie accused Obi of lacking the true spirit of Ndi Igbo, which he described as a culture of communal upliftment.
“Peter Obi is not a true Igbo man. He does not have the spirit of Ndi Igbo in him. He’s not a leader. The true spirit of Ndi Igbo is ‘onye aghana nwanne ya’. As you rise you lift others.”
He further criticized Obi’s record, claiming that despite years in power and business success, the politician has not empowered those around him.
“How can you spend many years in power, many years as a successful business man, yet nobody can say he’s successful today because of you. You can’t even lift your family members.”
Yul contrasted this with his own impact in the industry:
“In Nollywood, there are people who will tell you they’re successful today because of Yul Edochie. Not one person can say that about Peter Obi.”
He ended the post by questioning Obi’s ability to lead Nigeria:
“If you can’t lift people around you out of poverty, you simply can’t lift Nigeria out of poverty. Are you a saddist? What are you doing with the power God has given you?”
Yul Edochie, who has been vocal about his support for President Bola Tinubu and recently declared that Tinubu has “no match” for the 2027 elections, continues to position himself as a political voice while maintaining his career in acting and as a self-styled men’s life coach.
This latest outburst adds to the ongoing political conversations in Nigeria, especially within the Southeast, where Peter Obi remains a highly influential figure among many Igbo youths and voters.