Yul Edochie has faced criticism for publicly praising Jerry Williams, who is struggling with drug addiction.
Yul Edochie took to Instagram to express his admiration and support for Jerry Williams, referring to him as the “pride of Africa” and affirming that his accomplishments and talents cannot be diminished.
He offered words of encouragement, urging Jerry to overcome his struggles with drug addiction and emerge even stronger, while also seeking divine guidance and protection for him.
Yul Edochie’s tribute to Jerry Williams sparked backlash from many, particularly given Jerry’s well-documented struggles with drug addiction, which led to his suspension from the Nollywood industry, making some question the timing and appropriateness of Yul’s public praise.
One Zaddy Kg_ wrote, “Advice him to do away with whatever that’s harmful to his system. Una go dey hype rubbish
One Emeka Toyourribs wrote, “These are the kind of people Nigerians need to contribute money for it so he can be rehabilitated and bounce back, not someone like “Bob Risky”, that doesn’t know his/hér gënder
One I Am Holding or wrote, “Clout chaser
One Phil Chizy Model Realtor wrote, “You know what he is into. Stop all these hyping biko
One Rubby Nails Gh wrote, “Make una tell Mr Jerry to leave drugs. It’s destroying the handsome man’s life
One Love102847636 wrote, “Someone is doing something to himself, and they are blaming others for it
One Yangkat Zachariah wrote, “This post is better “.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) suspended Jerry Williams indefinitely in June 2023 due to his drug addiction, which had been escalating since December.
Despite considering suspension earlier, the Guild initially opted for a more lenient approach, offering minor treatments, but Jerry failed to comply, leading to the eventual suspension.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria’s president deemed Jerry Williams a risk to himself and others on set, leading to his suspension.
But in a turn of events, Jerry has now taken steps towards recovery by entering a rehab facility in July, where he’s receiving intensive treatment. This follows earlier warnings from his colleagues about his drug use, which he has finally heeded.
