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Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has issued a public apology to Nigerians after facing widespread backlash for comments he made supporting President Bola Tinubu and making controversial remarks about insecurity in the country.
The actor, who had spoken at a recent political rally, initially praised Tinubu’s efforts in lifting a travel ban imposed by the UAE on Nigerians and expressed his support for the president’s work in uniting the country.
“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,” Afolayan had stated.
However, his remarks sparked strong criticism on social media, with many accusing him of downplaying the country’s insecurity.
Following the public outcry, Afolayan reversed his position, offering a heartfelt apology to Nigerians.
“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?” he explained.
In a gesture of humility, Afolayan knelt publicly to seek forgiveness, expressing deep regret for his earlier statements and announcing his decision to withdraw from political commentary entirely.
His apology highlights the sensitivity surrounding political discourse in Nigeria and serves as a reminder of the challenges public figures face when engaging in national politics.
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