Nollywood actor , Yul Edochie has been declared winner of the Democratic People’s Congress (DPC) primary election ahead of the Anambra governorship poll. The bubbly actor is presently the party’s flag bearer for the forthcoming November 18 governorship election.
Excited Edochie took to his Instagram page to share the good news. He said:” And I won the party primaries today to become the flag bearer of the DPC. Democratic Peoples Congress.
“I give God almighty all the glory. I thank everyone who made it possible. And to all who have placed their hopes and trust in me, I will not let you down.
“It’s time for the youths, time for the masses. We are taking the government house of Anambra state come November 2017.
“We will run a government that will put the welfare of the masses first. Our victory is the people’s victory.”
Days back, the actor had stated reasons why he wants to be the next governor of Anambra State. Edochie wil contest against incumbent governor,Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Oseloka Obaze of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Tony Nwoye, flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress (APC).