Pete Edochie Breaks Silence: Why Igbo Men Struggle In Nigerian Politics

Veteran Nollywood icon Pete Edochie has expressed the view that Igbo men are not naturally inclined toward politics.

He shared this perspective during a recent interview with Afia TV.

According to Edochie, while seasoned politicians often tolerate the betrayal and cunning that comes with political life, Igbo men typically reject treachery outright — especially when it’s repeated.

“The Igbo man is not a good politician, and here’s why,” Edochie explained. “Those who are immersed in politics and its associated deception can overlook many things. But the average Igbo man isn’t wired to tolerate betrayal twice. Once he’s deceived, he withdraws and cuts ties completely.”

He added that this unwillingness to endure political deceit has led many Igbo politicians to fall out with strategic allies, weakening their political footing.

In a related development, Nollywood actor Yemi Solade recently asserted that he holds seniority over Pete Edochie in the film industry.

During an appearance on the show Father’s Path with Tope, Solade acknowledged Edochie’s age but claimed he began acting before the veteran.

He highlighted that while other sectors of Nollywood were documenting their early productions and promoting them through the media, the Yoruba film industry failed to do the same — a move that, according to Solade, allowed others to take credit for pioneering Nollywood.