Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has issued a public apology and stepped back from political commentary after facing backlash over remarks he made in support of President Bola Tinubu at a recent campaign rally.
At the event, Afolayan had praised Tinubu, saying,
“When people say the country is hard, I don’t really care because I’m doing very well. When the UAE banned Nigerians from entering their country, it was President Tinubu who went there, met with their president, and helped lift the ban. Nigeria has many problems, but most Nigerians seem more focused on criticizing him and his efforts. The good work President Tinubu is doing is why I support him. He is trying to unite Nigerians. And when you watch the news about insurgency, don’t mind them—it’s all scripted.”
Following intense criticism on social media, Afolayan reversed his position, apologizing to Nigerians.
He said, “To all Nigerians, please forgive me. I’m very sorry. The criticism you guys are raining on me is too much. I didn’t take money from anyone. It’s obvious that there’s insecurity and the government isn’t doing anything; what I was trying to say is don’t answer anyone who is saying there’s no insecurity. My best friend’s mother was kidnapped and we paid ransom; how would I say there’s no insecurity? I’m withdrawing myself from anything that has to do with politics.”
In a gesture of humility, Afolayan knelt and begged Nigerians’ forgiveness, expressing regret for his earlier remarks and reaffirming his decision to step away from political discourse.
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I knew he will apologize
Were you mad before
He will learn the hard way career wise. Leave him