Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has lashed out at critics within the Igbo community who attack fellow Igbos for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.

What triggered his reaction

In a strongly worded post on social media, the actor accused critics of selective outrage, saying they only target their own people while ignoring supporters of the president from other regions.

He challenged them to show similar criticism directed at Yoruba or Northern supporters of Tinubu.

What Yul Edochie said

“Any Igbo man who is dragging his fellow Igbo man for supporting President Tinubu is a monkey and a coward,” he wrote.

“Show me a video of you dragging Yorubas… or Northerners who are supporting Tinubu. You don’t have the liver to do it.”

He added that such individuals are quick to criticise their own but avoid confronting others.

Political backing for Tinubu

The outburst comes weeks after Edochie openly declared his support for President Tinubu.

He had earlier announced his appointment as Deputy Southeast Coordinator for the “Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria” (RTIFN) group, stating his commitment to the president’s agenda.

Reactions and implications

His comments have sparked mixed reactions online, with some supporting his stance on political freedom, while others criticised his tone and choice of words.

The development highlights growing political tensions and regional debates as conversations around the 2027 elections begin to take shape.