Yul Edochie defends Native doctors, claiming many pastors are called to this role but refuse due to Western brainwashing. He urges those with this calling to embrace it, explaining that Native doctors fight evil. Yul also advocates for embracing traditional beliefs and spiritual gifts, encouraging people to reconnect with their heritage.
Yul Edochie, the Nollywood actor, pastor, and former presidential candidate, recently shared his views on the role of Native doctors, also known as Dibia, in society. In a post on his Instagram, Yul argued that many pastors are called to become Native doctors but refuse the calling due to colonial influences that have demonized traditional practices. According to Yul, Western influence has led people to believe that Native doctors are evil, a narrative that has been reinforced by Nollywood.
Yul emphasized that being a Native doctor is a divine calling from God, meant to help humanity by fighting evil. He also mentioned that, like pastors, a Native doctor can choose to follow good or evil, depending on their personal decisions. He encouraged those with this calling to embrace it, suggesting that rejecting their true path could lead to a life of unfulfillment.
This isn’t the first time Yul has spoken out about traditional beliefs. Recently, he defended those with spiritual gifts, particularly those identified as "Ogbanje," urging them to embrace their abilities instead of rejecting them due to societal pressure. He also expressed concerns about the influence of Western religion, encouraging people to find their spiritual truth. Yul has consistently called for a reevaluation of traditional practices, encouraging Nigerians to reconnect with their heritage and stop rejecting their roots.
