Nigerian actors supporting bad politicians for personal gains

Nigerian actors supporting bad politicians for personal gains — Olaide Olabanji

Nollywood actor Olaide Olabanji has criticised some of his colleagues for supporting politicians whom he accused of contributing little to Nigeria’s development.

In an Instagram video shared on Thursday, the actor expressed concern about the wellbeing of Nigerians, particularly ailing entertainers, while also raising questions about the country’s healthcare system.

Olaide, who did not mention names, condemned actors who he said had failed to use their platforms to speak against poor governance. He warned that their children could also be affected by the consequences of the decisions being made today.

The actor also called out unnamed colleagues who allegedly assisted politicians in distributing food items such as rice and beans during election campaigns, questioning what they had achieved with the money they were paid during the 2023 general elections.

His words…

“We contributed to where Nigeria is today. Yet, we keep supporting evil. Many Nollywood stars are on sick beds today because of nonchalant behaviour. Many of us have the opportunity to speak truth to power, but we refuse to do so simply because of our stomach infrastructure.

“If many of us had been telling our government the truth, it’s possible they would have provided Nigerians with good hospitals by now. If we had good governance, Nigeria should have different hospitals capable of treating various illnesses without people travelling abroad for treatment.

“Nigeria deserves a good health system, good electricity supply, good roads and adequate security. Many of the bad leaders that you are supporting today don’t receive treatment in Nigerian hospitals. They travel abroad with their children and family members for medical treatment. They travel abroad for common headaches with our resources.

“Where can we travel to when we fall sick? If any actor is sick, we come to social media to seek financial support for them. Is it supposed to be so? Tell Nigerian leaders the truth. The citizens are hungry, there is hardship in Nigeria, yet you fail to speak up because of your stomach infrastructure.

“Many Nigerians are sick without access to good hospitals, yet you keep supporting the people who are destroying the country.

“We have seen actors sharing rice and beans for the government. They turned themselves into politicians’ slaves. Is the money they paid you in 2023 still useful to you today? Fuel is now N1,400, yet we keep supporting them. You forget that you have children.