Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has shared his thoughts on the selection process of traditional rulers within the Igbo community, urging them to preserve their heritage.
In a recent Instagram post, Yul called on Ndi Igbo to uphold their traditional practices in choosing leaders, rather than relying on elections or government appointments. According to him, the original methods of their forefathers ensured order and reduced societal crimes.
Yul emphasized that a true traditional ruler must be chosen by the deity of the land and swear an oath before it to uphold truth, peace, and unity while rejecting evil. He warned that modern deviations from these practices have disrupted society.
“A traditional ruler must be selected traditionally, not by election or the government. And he must be a core traditionalist. Those are the ways of our forefathers. We have now embraced too many of the white man’s ways and destroyed our society with it.”
He further noted that adherence to traditional selection methods ensures accountability, as rulers would be answerable to the deities of the land.
This advocacy aligns with Yul’s personal journey back to traditional and Christian worship. Recently, the actor declared himself both a prophet and a traditionalist, stating that God had directed him to lead people back to traditional practices, which he believes are approved by God.
Yul’s transformation comes amid his separation from his wife, May Edochie, and his public acceptance of his spiritual calling.
“God opened my eyes and revealed the truth to me which has been hidden from many for decades,” he previously shared.
Yul urged his people to retrace their steps and restore the glory of their traditions. He believes that integrating traditional values can address the moral and social decay in society today.
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