When Nollywood hunk, Yul Edochie announced his intention to run for the Anambra State gubernatorial seat, the news greeted his fans with shock.
While some presumed that the actor who took after his father, Pete Edochie could only be joking or using such to hype a new movie, he has maintained that he is indeed ready for the mantle of leadership, as his father gave him full support.
“Yes, my father and mother, siblings and even my wife gave me their full support. So, I’m ready for the task ahead. I’m not too young at all. I don’t see any limitations in my life. The current President of France is 39. Emir of Qatar is 35. The western world has realised the urgent need to fix the problems of the people and that urgent need must be met by young, vibrant, intelligent and decisive leaders like me.
“Public office shouldn’t be a retirement place. And for me, politics is not and shouldn’t be a do or die affair. I believe God has destined me to win. If God changes his mind and gives it someone else, I’ll congratulate him and offer myself in any capacity. I can fix the people’s problems. We all want a good life for the masses,” he told Inside Nollywood in a telephone chat.
When asked if he has been threatened by any opposition party to back down in his quest to govern Anambra State, the Royal Castle star said he has never faced any objection since he made his intention known to the public.
“I haven’t received threat of any sort. After all, I mean well for my people. What prompted my decision to run for Anambra governorship is the poor condition of the masses in the state. People are dying of poverty, starvation, and politicians do not care. All they do is steal money that they do not even need. Becoming a governor, for me, is my own way of giving back to the people. I want to give the masses the good life they deserve and which they have been denied.
“For me, governance should be about fixing the people’s problems, giving them a good life, and eradicating poverty; anything short of this is a failed government,” he assured.