“Not All Support Is Done Because Of Money” – Yul Edochie Urges Nigerians To Stop Harassing Celebrities Over Their Political Choice

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has penned an open letter to Nigerians in response to the ongoing criticism and trolls of celebrities over politicians.

Yul noted that blogger Tunde Ednut had shared a photo of billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote on his Instagram page in a lengthy post. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, president-elect of the federal republic of Nigeria was congratulated by Dangote and numerous people flocked to the comments section to give him praise. But if celebrity had done the same thing, they would have been called names.

He wrote: “Tunde Edunt posted a picture few days ago of Dangote. Many people in the comment section were praising Dangote but only it was a celebrity that congratulated Tinubu by now insults will be flying up and down. E go dey collect woto woto.

“Even celebrities are fighting themselves over choice of candidate. Nigerians Zukwanuike. Una too do. I know the outcome of the election is still hurting a lot of people and its understandable, but we all need to calm down. Leave celebrities alone. No be celebrities spoil Nigeria. Everyone has a right to support any candidate of their choice. No matter how good your candidate is, he or she will never be everybody’s candidate. You have to get used to it and respect each other’s choices. That’s democracy. Celebrities no be INEC.

“Also note this, not all support is done because of money. Some people support a candidate because they believe in the candidate’s vision, some support because the candidate has also supported them in the past, some do it because they just like the candidate. But whatever the reason is, everyone’s choice must be respected.

“Also, Celebrities are not decision makers in the country. the decision makers are the people in power. so dragging celebrities because of decisions made by the leaders doesn’t make any sense. Its a waste of time and energy. Misplaced priorities. If a political office holder is not doing well hold him or her accountable.

“It is the duty of every citizen to demand good governance, not the duty of celebrities alone. Lets stop fighting each other and learn to coexist peacefully irrespective of our diverse views and choices. Love and peace always. YUL EDOCHIE.”