Mixed reactions trail Pete Edochie’s attack on Buhari, APC

Mixed reactions have trailed recent comment made by renowned actor, Pete Edochie on the alleged moves to remove the deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, from his position.

The actor’s statement generated controversies from a section of Nigerians on the social media, with some suggesting that his comments could get him into trouble.

He was advised to face his acting career and stay away from politics, if he wants to live longer.

DAILY POST recalls that recently, Edochie blasted the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government and his party, the All Progressives Congress, over their insistence on the removal of Ekweremadu as the Deputy Senate President.

The APC leadership, including some governors elected under the party’s platform, see the removal of Ekweremadu as a task that must be accomplished.

The respected actor in a post on his Facebook wall entitled: “Pete Edochie Quotes” slammed the Buhari-led government for chasing shadows while the situation in the country worsened.

He wrote in part : ‘If Ekweremadu’s removal will help stabilize the economy, then, they should do all within their power to remove him.

“If Ekweremadu’s removal will stop Nigerians from losing their jobs, then,it is a task that must be done.

“If Ekweremadu’s removal will make Buhari to abandon his 97% and 5% policy, stop Buhari from seeking to turn Nigeria to a fiefdom where the only capable hands are only people from a certain part of the country, then, Ekweremadu’s immediate constituency should recall him from the senate.”

Concerned Nigerians on Facebook however suggested that his comments could get him into trouble.

Below are some reactions that trailed the veteran actor’s post on Facebook as well as on the DAILY POST website where what he said was also published as news story:

@Tman: “Anoda Igbo supporting Nija project. IPOB, where is your base? It seem u are a prodigal son?”

@pando: “Tman, your comment shows you lack understanding and did not understand Pete’s message.”

@ Emakpo Yenrie Austin: “Come Nor Be Juju Thing Or Occultic Film Wen U Dey Art,commot Ur Mouth 4rm Pdp And Apc Wahala.”

@Josephat Eze: “You no go leave them alone this one no be acting na real life something, oga clear oo hmm.”

@Tolulope Yemisi: “See ,people one thing about Nigeria is we’ll just stay here to talk we can do nothing. Rather,let’s pray that things will go well in the NASS because anything can happen it is in the same country that senate president was removed what did we do nothing.”

@Ararhure Eseore: “Mentic! there is wisdom in his sayings” I think the senate leadership tussle is a distraction and unwarranted. They have chosen their leaders so be it. Let them work for they are being paid to work for the citizens of this country this issue has lingered on for too long and it’s becoming unnecessary waste of time and energy. Considering the time, resources and energy put into this project and it’s not yielding the desired result, it’s high time we let the sleeping dogs lie.”

@Yusuf Babatunde Adeniyi: “Old man,pls leave the politicians to play their game.where were you under GEJ.”

@Fayose jnr: “Oya buruhari where is Efcc, icpc and sss? let them go after ogadagidi! you know you don’t like truth, especially now that you have ear problem, cos I see another fayose who has endured enough of your nonsense. soon all Nigerians will speak out. useless set of vultures in human skin#APC. God bless Chief Edochie, God bless Chief Ekweremmadu, God bless Chief Fayose, God bless Biafrans!!!

@Abxyo Zira: “Na snuff de talk but the man don collect Ghana most go sef.”

@ M_SMOORE: “THAT WILL ONLY COME FROM A WISE MAN WHO KNOWS HIS ONIONS. WE ARE ALWAYS PROUD OF YOU, OGARAGGIDI.”

@Dreamlord King: “Old fool how much dem pay u modern slave.”

@King Isaac Chukwunonye Ezeh: “P edochie close ur dirty mouth and face ur film acting. May be ike ekweremadu use to give u money dats y u want him to remain dere and still money for u. Respect ur old age and enter ur house before politics consume ur head. Dnt toil wit governors.”

@ Joe: “That’s his own personal opinion to which he is perfectly entitled. Whether there is any sense in it remains to be seen, but definitely one thing is certain – The country is getting hotter for all those who have been benefitting from the corrupt system.I pray that all of them will soon burn out.”

@ okwokwu: “I thought pete edochie should face what he knows best. He should not allow tribal segment becloud his reasoning. Ike ekweremadu must go. we have uwaejiogu from imo state to take over. ike ekweremadu is there for his pocket as pete edochie is in the film industry for himself. if pete edochie dabbles into politics sorry go be his name.”