Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, who delved into politics recently and joined the race for 2017 governorship election in Anambra state, has revealed that Governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano congratulated him for running for governor at the age of 35, continuing in the race till the end and for being a worthy ambassador to Anambra/Nigerian youths. He also disclosed that he has defected from Democratic Peoples Congress (DPC) to All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and was welcomed into the party on Thursday by Obiano.

"So my Governor His Excellency Chief Dr. Willie Obiano (Akpokue Dike) congratulated me for being brave enough to run for Governor at 35, for running the race till the end and for being a worthy ambassador to Anambra/Nigerian youths. He officially welcomed me into APGA." The son of movie legend, Pete Edochie said. . 


Present at the event include, Chief Sir Victor Umeh(Ohamadike) and Chief Mrs Bianca Ojukwu (Anyanwu) abd many others.