Pete Edochie Opens Up on Why Igbos Will Never Succeed in Nigerian Politics: "An indictment on Obi?"

• Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie opened up on why Igbo men struggle in Nigerian politics
• The Nollywood legend said the typical Igbo man doesn't forget betrayal, and that mindset works against him in Nigeria’s political game
• Edochie’s take revived old debates about Southeast leadership and long-standing political fractures

Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has given an honest opinion on the political landscape of the country as the 2027 presidential polls draw close.

In a recent interview with Afia TV, the 76-year-old thespian offered an unfiltered opinion about why Igbo politicians often struggle to thrive in Nigeria’s political terrain.

The veteran thespian explained that Igbo men are not naturally wired to succeed in politics because they lack one thing most politicians depend on: the ability to tolerate betrayal.

He stated:

“An Igbo man is not a good politician. People who are used to politics or the treachery that characterises politics can overlook a lot of things. But the Igbo man is not constituted to condole treachery a second time"

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According to the Nollywood star, once an Igbo politician is betrayed, whether by a colleague, party, or ally, that’s the end of the relationship. No second chances. No strategic patience. Just total withdrawal.

He added:

“The moment you exhibit treachery in your involvement with an Igbo man, they cut you off. That’s it."

An indictment on Peter Obi's ambition?

The actor’s remarks come at a tense moment in Nigeria’s political scene, especially as talks around the 2027 presidential election are beginning to surface.

Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 polls and an Igbo man from Anambra state, remains a major political force, even after finishing third behind President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar

For many supporters, Obi represents a new kind of leadership, but for critics, he also embodies the challenges of forging long-term political alliances across Nigeria’s regions.

See the video here:

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Nigerians divided over Pete Edochie's comments

@MrKankara

"But Igbo’s are more dubious than any other tribes have met. I’m talking from experience. However their ladies tend to be more straightforward in dealing with. They re too emotional for politics."

@angelbertnde101:

"Abeg, go and rest, Pete, with all due respect! Is there more dubious, fraudulent, and treacherous in this world, than an Ibo man?"

@velele17:

"The Igbo man is not constituted to condone treachery. People who are good at politics are good at condoning treachery."

@bummyla:

"Meaning an average Igbo person is highly principled"

Yemi Solade brags on Pete Edochie

Legit.ng earlier reported that actor Yemi Solade shared his thoughts on the movie industry during a recent interview.

Reflecting on his early career, he revealed that he began acting at a very young age and took the opportunity to mention the person he believes shot the first video in Nigeria.

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According to Solade, he is a senior to veteran actor Pete Edochie, who celebrated his 78th birthday a few months ago. While acknowledging that Edochie might be older, Solade confidently stated that, in terms of acting experience, he was Pete Edochie’s senior.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng