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Veteran actor Saheed Balogun has explained the reasons behind his recent interactions with Nigerian politicians, saying his involvement is aimed at understanding the country’s political system and encouraging citizens to be more politically aware.
During an interview on TVC News’ Saturday Breakfast, Balogun shared that he was among the first actors to openly engage with politicians during the 2023 general elections. He added that his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was driven by personal trust and conviction.
“In 2023, I’m one of the first actors that mingles with the politicians because my late sister, Suleymane Adediji, and Laiba Lugmu, they’re into politics. But when I did for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in 2023, I did it for, well, all these people are seen. Who do you know? Who do you trust? I said, let’s go. Thank God he won,” Balogun said.
He also highlighted a key challenge facing the nation: the lack of political education among citizens.
“We need to know about a lot of things. Who is the government? You are the government. I am the government. We need to ask questions. If we have orientation about this country—what led to our problem, and if the man trying to fix it is doing the right thing—not just looking for a miracle worker,” he explained.
Balogun noted that his engagement with politicians has helped him better understand national issues, such as the removal of fuel subsidy and its economic implications.
“I saw a graduate, and I was discussing subsidy. He doesn’t even know what subsidy is all about. Once they remove subsidy, the money made, how it’s going to be spent, he doesn’t know. All he knows is, ‘I am hungry. Rice last year was ₦50,000; this year is ₦80,000.’ We need to know about our country and what is going on,” he added.
When asked about joining politics, Balogun said he would only consider it if it were his calling.
“If it is my calling, I will,” he concluded.
Watch him speak below…
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