Veteran Nigerian entertainer, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has reacted to a video of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, declaring that the South-East should be given a chance to lead Nigeria.

Naijaonpoint reports that Yul shared his opinion in a video posted on his Instagram page.

The filmmaker urged Nigerians to support the idea based on the principles of fairness and balance among regions.

Edochie, who has been vocal in his support for President Bola Tinubu, took a surprising stance on this issue.

He had consistently urged citizens to remain patient with Tinubu’s leadership and the current economic challenges, often assuring that the country would soon see the results of the reforms.

Despite his loyalty to the present government, Edochie made it clear that he believes it is time for the South-East to take the lead in the country.

In response, Charly Boy, in a post via 𝕏, expressed excitement that Yul is changing his stance, contrary to his previous support for Tinubu’s government.

He wrote, “Yul Edochie finally see’s the light. Thank God you don dey change lane.”

Meanwhile, Yul Edochie recently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to revive the cashless policy introduced by former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

In a post shared on Instagram, the filmmaker explained that the policy had a positive impact on the nation’s economy during its initial rollout.

He said it strengthened the naira and brought down the prices of goods.

According to him, lower denomination notes like ₦5, ₦10, ₦20, and ₦50 began to hold value again when the policy was in place.

The actor also stated that the cashless system played a major role in reducing kidnapping across the country, as it limited access to physical cash by criminals.

Edochie urged the President to consider bringing back the policy for the benefit of the nation.