Charly Boy Reacts as Yul Edochie Backs South-East Presidency, Says "You Don Dey Change Lane"

 

Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has weighed in on a recent video shared by Nollywood actor and director Yul Edochie, in which the filmmaker advocates for the South-East to be given an opportunity to lead Nigeria.

According to a report by Naijapunchnews, Yul Edochie posted the video on his official Instagram page, urging Nigerians to support the idea of a president of South-East origin in the spirit of equity, fairness, and regional balance.

The actor’s stance took many by surprise, particularly because of his previous vocal support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Edochie had frequently encouraged Nigerians to remain patient with Tinubu's administration, often assuring that the economic reforms currently underway would eventually yield positive results.

However, in a departure from his earlier tone, Yul emphasized that it is now time for the South-East to be trusted with the leadership of the nation, stating that Nigeria cannot achieve true unity without political inclusiveness for all regions.

Charly Boy Responds: “You Don Dey Change Lane”

Reacting to Yul’s new position, Charly Boy took to 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) to express his approval and a bit of surprise at the shift. In a short but pointed post, he wrote:

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

 

Charly Boy, known for his fierce commentary on national issues and long-standing advocacy for good governance, justice, and inclusion, appeared to welcome Yul’s evolving political outlook, particularly his alignment with the call for a South-East presidency a demand that has gained momentum in recent years among political observers and pro-democracy advocates.

The South-East, predominantly populated by the Igbo ethnic group, has long clamored for a fair shot at the presidency, arguing that the region has been politically marginalized since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999.

While several leaders from the South-East have held key positions in past administrations, no president from the region has emerged in the current democratic dispensation, prompting calls for greater representation at the highest level of governance.

Yul Edochie’s latest remarks may signal a broader shift in political discourse, especially among public figures who previously steered clear of ethno-regional advocacy. Whether this change will lead to more vocal support from celebrities and political influencers remains to be seen.