Atiku/Obi 2019: Yul Edochie Resigns As Obiano’s SSA, Defects To PDP

Nollywood actor turned politician, Yul Edochie, has resigned his appointed as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano on Creative and Entertainment Media.

Edochie did not only resign today, December 17 but also defected from All Progressives Grand Allaince (APGA) to join Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to the founder of Yul Edochie Youths for Better Nigeria (YEYBEN), he is supporting the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Peter Obi to secure the 2019 presidential seat.

Edochie 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 #LetsGetNigeriaWorkingAgain.

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.

I also thank the Chief of Staff of Anambra State, Chief Primus Odili. Chief Chinedu Obidigwe (AkaOma) and Chief Chiejina Obieze. (Onyerikanne),” he concluded.

He also shared photos of himself with the PDP Chairman of Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu and PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Kola Ologbondiyan on his Instagram page.

Yul Edochie in handshake with PDP Chairman of Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu.
Yul Edochie with PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Kola Ologbondiyan
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