General News | 5 July 2022 12:32 CET

Why I And Other Yoruba Actors Are Supporting Presidential Aspirant – Jide Kosoko Speaks Up Amidst Criticism

By Ifeanyi Ndukwe, The Nigerian Voice Entertainment

When a video of some actors of Yoruba extraction such as Jike Kosoko, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Yinka Quadri and Funke Daramola-Salako surfaced during the week. it was criticised by many Nigerians who felt that celebs should not use their star power to campaign for politicians.

However, in a recent exclusive interview , Kosoko stated that the APC presidential aspirant, Bola Ahmed 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 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 veteran actor stressed that the former Lagos state governor has been providing immense support to advance the course of the industry.

“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 veteran actor, however, advised the youths to participate in the forthcoming elections by first getting their permanent voter’s card.”

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