Nollywood actor Yul Edochie applauds colleague on political bold step
Despite losing the recent gubernatorial election, Nollywood actor Yul Edochie praised one of his colleagues, Funke Akindele, for taking the politically risky move of competing for deputy governor of Lagos State.
The movie star encouraged her to post her campaign photographs back on her page so that people would remember her accomplishments and battle scars. He wrote a meaningful message to her on his Instagram page.
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The campaign photos, in his opinion, are part of her battle scars, and he advises her to display them with pride.
The actor emphasised that because “She is a warrior,” those photographs should be kept on your page indefinitely.
He added that those photos were historical moment for her and a rare privilege, as such should not be discouraged with what people say or think
“My dear colleague, @funkejenifaakindele I want to congratulate you for the bold political step you took, running for Deputy Governor of Lagos State.
“You did great.I noticed you deleted all your campaign pictures from your Instagram page.
“Of course I can’t sit in my house and know your reason for doing so, neither is it my business.
“But as a concerned colleague and friend, I want to encourage you and through you encourage others out there.
“A warrior is always proud of his or her battle scars. The scars are proof that he or she went to battle and came back alive.
“You are a warrior, your campaign pictures are part of your battle scars.
“Wear them proudly. Those pictures deserve to remain on your page forever.”