Nigerian writer and life coach Solomon Buchi has taken to Twitter to criticize popular actor Yul Edochie for allegedly mocking the Christian faith through his newly launched online church, The Salvation Ministry (TSM). Yul Edochie inaugurated the ministry last week and delivered his first sermon on Sunday, January 28, via YouTube.
Solomon Buchi accused Yul Edochie of portraying the Christian faith as a caricature, pointing out actions that seem to contradict the actor’s preachings. Specifically, Buchi mentioned the actor’s past infidelity, alleging that Yul cheated on his wife, May, with colleague Judy Austin, resulting in the birth of a child.
In a detailed Twitter post, Solomon Buchi expressed skepticism about Yul Edochie’s sincerity in his ministry, questioning whether the actor is genuinely committed or merely being sarcastic. Buchi also raised concerns about Yul Edochie’s mental health, suggesting that the actor should be taken in for mental care.
The post has sparked discussions and reactions on social media, with fans, followers, and observers weighing in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Yul Edochie’s foray into religious leadership. The criticism from Solomon Buchi adds another layer to the conversation about celebrities taking on roles in religious ministries.
He wrote; “Yul Edochie is making a caricature of the Christian faith. From cheating on his wife, getting another woman pregnant and being caught, to claiming polygamy is normal and okay, and now to open a ‘ministry’ claiming God called him. No doubt, God can call anyone, but there’s a whole structure to the logistics of starting a ministry.
Who is Yul Edochie’s spiritual father? What church does he even currently attend? Who discipled him? In the past months, he’s been involved in adultery and polygamy, which the Lord can forgive, but why is his ministry launch so close to a vulnerable season, for which he needs repentance and healing?
Yul has been through quite a lot in the past months, and he might need intensive mental care. This charade isn’t helping and all he needs is Jesus and reflective time to morph into a better man. It’s hard to tell if his ‘ministry’ is sarcastic or real, but whatever it is, it is still embarrassing to the Christian faith. Get your life and family together first, Yul.”