Controversial Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie has sparked reactions on social media with his advice to followers to prioritize their spiritual lives. In a tweet on Monday, June 8, 2026, Yul wrote: 'Take your spiritual life serious. To conquer the physical, you must be spiritually strong.' The message quickly captured attention, triggering sharp criticism from many social media users, who referenced the controversies surrounding the actor's personal life and marriage.
Yul Edochie Faces Backlash Over Advice
Reacting, some netizens advised the Nollywood actor to address his own life before offering spiritual advice. Others brought up his separation from his first wife, May, and relationship with Judy Austin, claiming it undermined his credibility on spiritual matters. Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions; read the comments below:
- Big_Vhibez commented: 'If i say make you show me way, you fit carry me join cult make i go bow for Lizzy Gold. Agu Ole wey?'
- DrEzeSunnyUdeh commented: 'Look at this our funny bro @YulEdochie who cannot quench the taste of a loose woman, who allowed d lure of Delilah to ruin his beautiful family. Who violently damaged his own brand as jumped from pole to post Today, he is preaching spiritual when he allowed physical to make him a person non grata n laughingstock of his generation.'
- BlessingEbyBen commented: 'You're not spiritualy alert at all..Else you would have decoded that Judy is a delila sent to deztroy you.'
- bilibaylin said: 'Shut up!!! You claim to be spiritually strong yet your son died and your wife left. Decisions we make is paramount and affects our future—you people keep fantasizing on spirituality too much.'
- ThickDestiny commented: 'I never thought there would be a day when you would give us spiritual advice.. Only supporting this present government has made you a spiritual minion. Mechionu nwannem.'
What Yul Edochie Said About Crashed Marriage
Legit.ng also reported that Yul Edochie spoke about his ex-wife, May, as he appeared on the Honest Bunch Podcast. He shared part of what happened between them and all the things he wished for her while speaking about his new wife. The actor noted that he and his ex-wife know what happened that led to the dissolution of their union and bragged that gist full grounds.
