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Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie Resigns As Gov. Obiano’s SSA, Defects To PDP, His 3rd Party In 2-years

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6 years ago

December 17, 2018

Popular actor, Yul Edochie, has announced the resignation of his appointment as Governor Willie Obiano’s special assistant, as he defects from APGA to the PDP.

Nollywood actor-turned politician, Yul Edochie, has taken to his Twitter page to reveal that he has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his third political affiliation in less than two years.

The Anambra state-born movie star, also announced his resignation as the senior special assistant (SSA) on creative and entertainment media to Willie Obiano, Anambra governor.

Yul who said his decision to join the PDP and support the presidential ambition of Atiku Abubakar, is for the sake of Nigerians, adding that he believes in the PDP’s agenda for the country.

He tweeted: “Today I gave up my position as SSA to Governor of Anambra & joined the PDP with tons of my supporters to give 100% support to @atiku & @PeterObi.
“I do this for all suffering Nigerians. I believe it will not be in vain I believe in @OfficialPDPNig
“I thank you sir, His Excellency Chief Willie Obiano, the Executive Governor of Anambra State for giving me the opportunity to work with you, also to the First Lady of Anambra Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano.
“Nigeria needs me. I also thank the Chief of Staff of Anambra State, Chief Primus Odili.”

Today I gave up my position as SSA to Governor of Anambra & joined the PDP with tons of my supporters to give 100% support to @atiku & @PeterObi
I do this for all suffering Nigerians.

I believe it will not be in vain.
I believe in @OfficialPDPNig #LetsGetNigeriaWorkingAgain pic.twitter.com/nv4lFS5O88

— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) December 17, 2018

I thank you sir, His Excellency Chief Willie Obiano, the Executive Governor of Anambra State for giving me the opportunity to work with you, also to the First Lady of Anambra Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano.
Thank you.

Nigeria needs me.

— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) December 17, 2018

I also thank the Chief of Staff of Anambra State, Chief Primus Odili.

Chief Chinedu Obidigwe (AkaOma) and
Chief Chiejina Obieze. (Onyerikanne)

— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) December 17, 2018

Welcomed by the PDP Chairman of Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu.#letsgetnigeriaworkingagain pic.twitter.com/Ph90MD7PYK

— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) December 17, 2018

Welcomed by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP Chief Kola Ologbondiyan @officialKolaO @OfficialPDPNig
ATIKU/OBI 2019 Fully activated #letsgetnigeriaworkingagain pic.twitter.com/8XbhHMffK2

— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) December 17, 2018