Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie has come under fire for advising Nigerians not to protest against the ongoing economic hardships in the country.
This advice comes in light of reports of a protest that is allegedly planned for July 29th, which is set to take place across the nation.
On July 19, 2024, Yul Edochie took to Instagram to express his views, urging Nigerians to remain patient and to continue voicing their concerns rather than resorting to protests.
In his post, he stated, “I acknowledge the hardships. Protest is not the answer. People take advantage of protests to break into other people’s shops, steal, destroy properties, hurt and kill innocent Nigerians who are already going through a lot. In the end, the aim of the protest will be defeated. Remember what happened during End Sars.”
Edochie further added, “Protest is not the answer. Let’s be patient. Let’s keep speaking out and doing all we can to help out. President Tinubu listens and he’s doing all he can to make things right. Fellow Nigerians, let’s be patient.”
However, his comments have been met with significant criticism from his followers and other Instagram users.
Reactions as Yul Edochie discourages protest amid hardship
justiceleague_truth commented: “When they call exemplary leaders so you go raise hand?? Who are you to advise Nigerians?? We all know this your post is motivated and powered by stomach infrastructure. Go and pay your children’s school fees first before you come here and give advice nobody is asking for. Shush.”
asapbillabong remarked: “Useless man!!! Wetin make the poor people Dey chop until Dey fix am? Salary no reach buy food!!! Fuel price high!!! No worry them go reach ur gate too.”
judy_the_kpekus_giver wrote: “Says someone who l_ooted his wife’s shop. Didn’t you know that’s where your Biological kids get their school fees from? Mugu.”
bogeyman204 added: “Just like Judy and her hoodlum of a family broke into mays shop abi. Seyi Tinubu no go give you nothing you that knows nothing about loyalty! Cursed man😂.”