Veteran Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has taken to his social media page to express his concern as Nigeria marks her 60th Independence Day Anniversary today, October 1, 2020.
In a post shared on his Twitter page, Yul stated that he could not wish anyone a happy independence because many Nigerians are suffering. He continued by asking what was there to celebrate.
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The 38-year-old actor went ahead to list some unfavourable things that are happening in the country such as fuel price increase, electricity tariff hike, bad roads and more.
He wrote:
“I cannot wish anyone a happy independence when my people are not happy. What are we celebrating? Fuel price increase? Electricity tariff hike? Hardship? Bad roads? Killings everywhere? Jobless youths turned beggars? The list is endless. Speak the truth. Nigerians are suffering.”
I cannot wish anyone a happy independence when my people are not happy.
What are we celebrating?
Fuel price increase? Electricity tariff hike? Hardship? Bad roads? Killings everywhere?
Jobless youths turned beggars?
The list is endless.
Speak the truth.
Nigerians are suffering.
— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) October 1, 2020
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