Earlier this year, popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, declared his ambition to run for presidency in 2019 under the umbrella of Democratic People’s Congress (DPC), at about the same time he lost the governorship election to Willie Obiano who is the current governor of Anambra state.
The actor had revealed his intention on Twitter and Instagram and wrote: “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 THE LAST BUS STOP!!!”
In a new post on Instagram some hours ago, the screen star disclosed that he has opted out of this 2019 presidential ambitions and announced that he is withdrawing from the race.
He wrote: “After due consideration & consultations, I will no longer run for President of Nigeria, 2019.
“To my supporters, worry not. I remain committed to building a new Nigeria that works for all, irrespective of class, tribe or religion.
Together we shall achieve it. God bless.”
Yul who has been active in politics for a long while said he made the decision to step down from his presidential bid after proper considerations and consultations.
Before taking a plunge at the federal level, the politician had earlier joined the gubernatorial race for Anambra state which was held in 2017.
Although he did not win, the actor turned politician went on to clinch a post as the senior special adviser of Creative and Entertainment Media to the governor of Anambra state.
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