“I’m older than all the governors and president” — Pete Edochie speaks on his relationship with Nigerian leaders

Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has revealed how the government sent ₦500,000 to an ailing colleague a week after he appealed for assistance, describing his relationship with Nigerian leaders as that of a father and his sons.

The legendary actor recounted the experience during an interview conducted at his residence in Enugu, explaining that he used the opportunity to draw the government’s attention to his colleague’s health condition.

According to Edochie, his appeal yielded a positive response, with the government reportedly sending the actor half a million naira the following week.

Recounting the incident, Edochie said, “During that period, one of my colleagues was ill, so I used that opportunity to call on the government to come help him.”

He added, “The following week, the government sent him half a million naira.”

The actor did not identify the colleague or specify which government provided the financial assistance in the account shared.

Edochie also explained why he believes he can speak directly to political leaders, pointing to his age and experience.

“I’m older than all the governors and president, so when I talk to them, it’s like a father talking to a son,” he said.

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