Nigerian movie actor, Yul Edochie published the trailer for his new movie, Peter Obi on his various social media accounts on Thursday, February 2.
The new movie project has been met with mixed reactions from social media users and has been heavily criticized by netizens who are questioning the agenda behind the movie production and theme.
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate of Labour Party, he is looking to emerge as the next president of the federal republic of Nigeria in the coming election.
In the new movie, Yul Edochie assumed the role of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate.
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As seen in the trailer, the controversial second-generation thespian was trying to imitate the voice, dress, and mannerisms of the presidential candidate.
Following the release of this movie’s trailer, numerous pundits have commented on his role.
While many people have applauded the attempt to tell the story of Obi, many have criticised the movie’s look and, more importantly, the actor’s attempt to sound like him.
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Watch the trailer below.
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Some social media users applauded the movie actor for embarking on a daring project, however, other sect of people have admonished the thespian not “ridicule” or mock Labour Party’s Peter Obi.
Read some comments on his Instagram platform below.
Read comments from Twitter users below.
https://twitter.com/DikaOfoma/status/1620851491551727616?s=20&t=UM1OMtDknvf4nas2aU694A
Yul Edochie has always stood against Peter Obi, but now he has taken his opposition to a whole new level by starring in a movie that portrays Peter in a completely absurd light. Not only that, but the film also casts Margaret Obi as a greedy individual – a portrayal that …
— Kowa Ishaku Yahaya (@Yahaya_IV) February 2, 2023
https://twitter.com/BillionOte/status/1621159271848345604?s=20&t=UM1OMtDknvf4nas2aU694A
As yul Edochie Don act "Peter Obi" film make person act "tinubu". I Wan check something pic.twitter.com/7sgKN8fps8
— Joseph Icøn (@Joseph_icon1) February 2, 2023
https://twitter.com/Nwafresh/status/1621061434296647680?s=20&t=UM1OMtDknvf4nas2aU694A
"Peter Obi is a Nollywood actor and that’s all he will be.” ~ Mallam Nasir El-Rufai#TinubuInOsun
Okwute
Yul Edochie pic.twitter.com/hk0W9jSXEI— Ogbeni Jide Afolabi Benson (@WildCardOffcial) February 2, 2023
Y’all should chill abeg, that Yul’s video is harmless and not ill-intentioned. No be everything una go dey fight or drag, so you want to cancel Yul Edochie cos of a movie? Really tired of some of you tbh.
Vote Peter Obi regardless #SaiObi Vote LP!
— Iruefi XXL (@IruefiNG) February 2, 2023
Now I know why Yul Edochie's movies no dy pass Africa Magic Epic. What did he think he was doing in that Peter Obi movie? Man lacks depth.
— iamTesleem (@el_tesleem) February 2, 2023
I support Peter Obi but what Yul Edochie did in that movie is how parodies work. They are supposed to piss you off, make you laugh or both. It's never serious
— Ifeabunike Chukwudi (@Ifeabunike) February 2, 2023
https://twitter.com/Odumegwu_/status/1621171846505967616?s=20&t=UM1OMtDknvf4nas2aU694A
Yul Edochie could have declined the role, there is just no amount of humor that will justify the mal-representation of the wife of Peter Obi, Magaret Obi
vote LP Lai Mohammed Zenith Bank Vote Labour Party TOnye Cole Katsina Laycon Arise TV pic.twitter.com/4nPdoO1k56
— Maestro2_ (@_Marj_1_) February 2, 2023
It's quite unfortunate that Yul Edochie has decided to rubbish both his name and that of his father Pete Edochie.
What manner of stupidity got to this man to act a stupid movie against Peter Obi?
— Chibuzor (@4chibuzor) February 2, 2023
https://twitter.com/KelechiPhD/status/1621101089922637826?s=20&t=UM1OMtDknvf4nas2aU694A
Yul Edochie has never supported Peter Obi.
But he went to do a movie with his name that paints him in ridiculous light and Margaret Obi as a greedy person.
What in the hell?!
— Ikenna Ronald Nzimora (@ronaldnzimora) February 2, 2023
Yul Edochie playing "Peter Obi" in the movie 'PETER OBI.' the movie as seen from advert no resemble Peter Obi for real life. They even potrayed Margaret Obi in a negative way. Nollywood is aways Nollywood sha. But I don't trust the producer(s). Ignore that shit!
— Engr. Kingsley (@_realkingsley) February 2, 2023
Yul Edochie's portrayal of Peter Obi, in the movie “Peter Obi” is a satire.
Usually, it is a literary device often used by artists, esp here in Nollywood to criticize or ridicule someone, society or a Government.
1/2
— dR Blue-chip (@sodyOka4) February 2, 2023
This is not who Peter Obi is pls, let's be guided. Yul Edochie is working for Soludo, and Soludo is working for Atiku Abubakar. Peter Obi is not stingy. He is only prudent.
— LORD JUSTUS N (@LordJustusN) February 2, 2023
Peter Obi might not have a problem with Yul Edochie's movie, but you see Margaret? She should have. You cannot act a movie on my husband and not do your research about me. I naghi apu ala.
— Ebubechi Nnaji (@Bube_Aji19) February 2, 2023
That movie about Peter Obi portrayed by Yul Edochie is trash. I only saw the trailer and I'm not even planning to watch it cos I know it's trash.
— SeedofGod (@shuquca) February 2, 2023
