23rd February, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Veteran Nollywood actor, and producer Ebun Oloyede popularly known as Olaiya Igwe has said he has no regrets supporting President Bola Tinubu during the last general elections.
During the buildup to the 2023 presidential election, the actor attracted attention after praying naked at a beach for Tinubu.
Igwe had, however, apologised to his fans and other Nigerians for going naked.
In a video shared on his YouTube page and titled “apologies to all my fans”, the film star also called on Nigerians to stop hurling curses at him over the current economic hardship occasioned by Tinubu’s policies.
This is coming amid the current hardship faced by Nigerians following the economic policies of President Tinubu.
Olaiya has been receiving backlash since he went unclad at the beach in 2023 to pray for Tinubu’s victory.
“I went naked at the beach to pray for Tinubu based on revelation. I supported him as payback because he is my benefactor,” he said.
“Nigerians, please don’t be angry. You see me as one of those who brought this hardship to the country. I accept. You are raining curses on me because you felt my going to the beach influenced you to vote for him. I’m sorry.
However, in his latest interview with Kola Olootu, the actor reiterated his support for Tinubu, stating that his apologies did not mean he regretted campaigning for the president.
He stated that if given the opportunity, he would continue to campaign and vote for him.
He said: “Some people are saying I regret campaigning for Tinubu. I do not regret campaigning for Tinubu; I will do it again if I have the opportunity.”