Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie recently took to social media to explain why he has refrained from mourning his late colleague, Junior Pope.
Junior Pope tragically passed away after a boat carrying him and other actors capsized while crossing the Anam River for a movie shoot. Along with three colleagues, Junior Pope lost his life in the accident, which occurred in Anambra State. He was laid to rest on May 17th, 2024. The late actor’s wife and son were visibly emotional during the funeral, and Peter Obi paid a condolence visit to Junior Pope’s family after the burial.
On May 21st, 2024, Yul Edochie shared a post on his verified Instagram page, explaining that he deliberately waited until after Junior Pope’s burial to address his death. Yul revealed that he considered Junior Pope a brother and friend, having supported him during difficult times. However, he accused the late actor of repeatedly betraying him.
In his post, Yul Edochie stated that he will soon provide full details regarding the situation.
In his words; “I didn’t want to say anything till after his burial. I know many asked why I wasn’t there. Why I haven’t said anything about it since. I took him like a brother & good friend. I was there for him when he needed me. But he stabbed me in the back, repeatedly. That’s LIFE! I’ll drop the full details soon so others can learn from it. Be careful what you wish people, it could come to you.”
See screesnhot of his post below;
See reactions below;
ify_hair_extension: We will never forgive May for packaging this nonsense for us all these years! We always carry Nigeria give him to rule! Aririiiiii.
ch.ichi8524: Did you see the honor he got in death even if you kpai today… you won’t get 1/10 of it … I di njo… tufiakwa. Pls give us more reasons to despise you phoooooolish man.
ch.ichi8524: Even Zubby that had issues with him honoured him, the day you preach love again, may your mouth bend.. Judy e no go better for you, nkapi keep delivering like rat.
justice_for_judy_kpekus_: Oga rest, even in death JP is better and bigger than you. He became your enemy when he supported the truth (May).
03mediaceo: Can the dead defend themselves When the matter arises?
rizzy_billi: This is absolutely rubb!sh. Even if he offended you while he was still alive, at least his death was supposed to calm your heart even after seeing the tragic way he died. Oga go and seat down we are not learning anything from you regarding this issue.
jenelanifa: He stabbed you, but you didn’t say when he was alive. He is not here to defend himself and neither can we judge based on your own side of the story so just rest sir. No need .
