Pete Edochie Explains Himself On The Part He Played In A Movie That Has Offended Muslims

 

Pete Edochie, a veteran Nigerian actor, was recently featured in a movie that seems to have offended Muslims.

Although the movie is yet to be released, the part he played had generated threats on his life.

Speaking in an interview the actor explained that he is only an actor and hence those who are offended should take it to the producer because he did not write the movie, he only interpreted the script that was given to him.

He said:

“I’m supposed to have played a role that ridiculed their boss, chief, whoever is in charge of their group. I am suggesting that you wait, keep your gunpowder dry, when the film is released. You can now make your grumbles known to the IGP. Whatever is being done now is premature, it is not proper. Fatal Arrogance, whatever it deals with, the best thing is to wait until it comes out.

My name in the film is Alhaji Shasha Kurungu. I’m not aware there’s a leader of any religious sect in Nigeria who answers that. If there is, it’s a pure coincidence; the name is fictional,”

He added,

 “If you want to express resentment over a production you haven’t watched, direct your grievances to the producer of the film, not to Pete Edochie who is a mere actor, it does not concern me.

I did not write it, the film was produced by Kingsley Orji Anosike. I thank all those people who informed me of the campaign, denigration, and the organized threat of my person by the IMN. I thank you all. I’m a free-born of Nigeria, I was born and raised in Nigeria. I’m not going to run away from this country because a few individuals think they want things done in their own way,”