Nollywood actor and former presidential aspirant, Yul Edochie, has reignited national discourse by declaring that Nigeria’s next president should come from the South East region of the country. His remarks have since generated widespread debate online.
In a video shared via his official Instagram page, Edochie firmly expressed that zoning the presidency to the South East is not only timely but also a matter of fairness, equity, and national balance. He emphasized that the move would help foster unity and ensure equal representation among the country’s geopolitical zones.
Yul Edochie, known for being vocal about political and social justice issues, stated that giving the South East a fair opportunity to lead the nation is long overdue. He described such a shift as "the honest and rightful course for the country to take."
His statement comes as political momentum builds ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, with several regions already lobbying for power rotation and broader inclusion in national leadership.
Edochie, who ran for president in a previous election cycle, has remained actively engaged in national conversations. His stance on zoning the presidency to the South East aligns with growing sentiments from various civil society groups and political stakeholders calling for greater inclusivity.
The actor said …
“The next president of Nigeria should come from the South East. In fairness and equity. That’s just the truth and how it should be.”
His post has elicited mixed reactions from netizens, with some commending him for speaking truth to power, while others questioned the practicality of ethnic-based zoning in a democratic context.
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— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) July 21, 2025