Pete Edochie Shares Decision He Took to Stop Drinking Alcohol and What Followed After That

• Veteran actor Pete Edochie became a topic of discussion as he opened up on a New Year resolution he took years back
• The industry legend, during a brief video chat, mentioned that he had resolved to stop drinking alcohol
• The thespian made people laugh after he disclosed the events that took place shortly after he told his friends about his decision

Veteran actor Pete Edochie has opened up about a time in his life when he chose to stop drinking alcohol and how it turned out.

A short clip surfaced online as the 78-year-old industry elder narrated the New Year's resolution he made three years back.

Pete Edochie shared how he joined the New Year's resolution trend but did not see his decision through.

According to the movie star, he shared his decision with his friends, who were happy for him. However, within minutes, his friends took him out to celebrate, and that was the end of his resolution as he ended up drinking alcohol to celebrate.

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“About three years ago, I said in my New Year resolution that I was going to stop drinking. So my friends came, and I told them I had now resolved to stop drinking. They said that it was good. Let’s go and celebrate it. So we went back to drinking”.

Watch his video below:

Legit.ng also reported that Pete Edochie trended on social media X, formerly Twitter, over his rare appearance on skit maker and content creator Mr Macaroni's skit.

Pete Edochie played the part of a man who wanted to ask for Mr Macaroni's daughter Motunde's hand in marriage.

While Macaroni refused to give his blessings to the union, Pete went on to deliver some of his legendary proverbs, which he is known for in movies. The unexpected appearance of Pete in a skit left people talking on social media.

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Netizens react to Pete Edochie’s confession

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

_dctrades said:

"What is the wisdom here?? Never celebrate your freedom with people who are still slaves."

boatnaija wrote:

"Una for celebrate am with BoatCruise, sadly cruise no Dey sweet without Ahohol."

smplyjessie1 wrote:

"This is hilarious😂 De truth is there are some things you can't do without no matter how u try....na only God fit epp you."

deyplay_ceo wrote:

"Me and Cana I don stop like 20 times this year alone 😂😂😂😂 as we speak I Dey use one tie reason when I go stop."

ejimachukwu_1 wrote:

"His voice an his son own yul is legendary."

ennygold1 said:

"Quitting alcohol is the hardest especially when you are addicted to it. I stopped drinking since February, I’m proud of my decision, it’s not easy but it worth it. Alcohol damage brain, liver, kidney, it makes you bloated and causes a lot of damage on your body., pale skin etc, as I stopped I get finer, relaxed and happy."

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Judy Austin openly backs Yul Edochie

In a previous report by Legit.ng, Judy Austin publicly supported her husband, Yul Edochie, who recently slammed his brother, Linc, and actor Kanayo O. Kanayo in a post.

The Nollywood actress threw her weight behind her man with an action she took via her Instagram page.

Judy Austin's action comes amid the uproar Yul Edochie caused online as he seemingly referred to KOK as stupid.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng