Insults, Retorts As Jide Kosoko Explains Yoruba Actors’ Support For Tinubu

Popular Yoruba actor Jide Kosoko has given strong reasons why why many Yoruba actors are in support for the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

Recall that during the week, there was chaos on social media after a video of some Yoruba actors including Jike Kosoko, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Yinka Quadri and Funke Daramola-Salako, endorsing Tinubu surfaced online. It was criticised by many Nigerians who felt that celebs should not use their star power to campaign for politicians.

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However, in an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, Kosoko stated that Tinubu had done a lot for the movie industry.

He said, “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is not just a leader of note, he is a father figure and benefactor.

“I have benefited from him and his wife. As a matter of fact, I have had a relationship with his family for a long time. He is a focused leader; a leader of all leaders.

“He has personally developed many people in our industry, especially those that had health challenges. For example, when actress, Moji Olaiya, died in Canada, he was responsible for everything that had to do with transporting her body back home.

“If you observe his wife, you will see that she is a very quiet woman that does a lot for people. I know the number of sick people (in the industry) that she has also sent money to.

“The film industry has enjoyed Tinubu, as he was the first person to give us several hectares of land in Badagry to construct a film village.

“The succeeding administration gave us reasons the place was not conducive enough, and immediately, an effort was made to give us another place in Epe.”

Kosoko also stated that Tinubu had often shown interest in the film industry by ensuring that the leadership of associations in the industry was united.

The explanation by Kosoko on why Yoruba movie stars are supporting Tinubu has again stirred controversy on social media as Nigerians clashed over their explanation. 

See reactions on the support for Tinubu by Yoruba actors:

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@ochydaddy: E no concern us,… but anybody that doesn’t mean well for Nigeria eeh on a normal E no suppose better for that person ?

@riddwane: Na una Obituary mean well for Nigeria?? Lol ? Cursing won’t translate to vote. Float a structured campaign and have peace of mind

@babatee4freeman: I hope u keep this platinum love for Nigeria after 2023 when another candidate wins the election. Don’t come and cry referendum nonsense here oooo

@jnrsol: This one na old fool .. Same way he supported Buhari . Staged a protest against Goodluck now he is supporting another Failure to ruin the country again

@texbee: Because he supported Buhari and now Tinubu has made him an old fool. God knows what the country would be like when your generation starts ruling, I wonder how you address your own father! I won’t be surprised if you kick your father out of bed just to wake him up.

@newphase1967: Is it insulting people that will convince others to buy into your dream?. You people are just making it difficult for others to believe in your choice .

It will be better to change from this act and start serious evangelism for your candidate than abusing other people.

@nndejiobi: Get out. Just get out with your vote. When he was protesting against GEJ angrily at Ojota it was nice and convincing abi. Just go with your silly vote and stop manipulating others. Who insulted you? You want to be pampered. Learn a lesson from Buhari he made you support.

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