Nigerian actor and filmmaker Yul Edochie has expressed deep concern over what he describes as a troubling rise in early deaths across the country, particularly in the South-East.
Sharing his thoughts in a Facebook post, Yul said that during a recent road trip from Anambra State to Arochukwu in Abia State, he noticed an unusually high number of obituary posters. He described the trend as alarming and abnormal.
He attributed the growing number of untimely deaths to the neglect of traditional beliefs and customs by many Nigerians. According to him, the spirits of the ancestors are displeased because they are no longer honoured or remembered.
“We must go back to our traditional religion,” he wrote. “When we align with our ancestors and spirits, they will fight our battles. Our society needs spiritual cleansing.”
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The Nollywood star called on Nigerians to reconnect with their ancestral roots, arguing that returning to traditional religion could bring spiritual cleansing and help address some of the nation’s challenges.
He believes such a reconnection would enable the spirits to safeguard individuals and communities from harm.
Yul stressed that Nigeria’s problems are not limited to the physical or economic realm but extend to deep spiritual issues requiring urgent intervention.
The youngest son of veteran actor Pete Edochie, Yul is well known for openly sharing his views on national and spiritual matters. Beyond acting, he is a filmmaker and once contested for the Anambra State governorship under the Democratic Peoples Congress (DPC) in 2017.
More recently, he has openly embraced traditional spirituality and launched an online platform, True Salvation Ministry, where he teaches about ancestral connection, African traditions, and personal development.
