Nigerian actor and former presidential candidate, Yul Edochie, has once again ignited discussions online regarding his political ambitions.
In a recent update on his official Instagram account, Edochie posted a photograph of himself with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and expressed his desire to become the next governor of Anambra State, while also endorsing Seyi Tinubu as a prospective governor for Lagos State.
The image, paired with a caption detailing their political aspirations, quickly attracted significant attention from Nigerians on various social media platforms.
Having previously sought the presidency, Edochie now appears to be redirecting his focus towards a governorship campaign in Anambra, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to engaging in Nigerian politics.
Barely a month ago, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) declared that the governorship seat in the state is not a gift to be handed to the Bola Tinubu family.
This reaction follows the recent group campaigns and endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Tinubu, to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the next Governor of Lagos State.
PDP, however, has said that Lagosians would resist any attempts to impose the president’s son as the next to attain the state’s highest political position in 2027.
In a statement issued in November, the state PDP spokesperson, Hakeem Amode, said, “Lagos will not serve him.”
Amode inquired about the appropriateness of governorship as an inherited position, indicating that it is unsuitable for a son to succeed his father in such a capacity.
He emphasized that should the Tinubu faction employ strategies akin to those previously utilized in Ondo and Edo states, they would encounter significant opposition.
