Nigerians have expressed displeasure with some of their favorite Nollywood actors for endorsing Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a candidate for president.
An online roster of the Tinubu/Shettima Women Presidential Campaign Team has stirred some controversy.
The list includes notable Nollywood actresses including Joke Silva, Mercy Johnson Okojie, Fausat Balogun, Bahama Sadau, and others.
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According to Punch, the first lady Aisha Buhari, senator Oluremi Tinubu, and Hajiya Nana, the wife of senator Kashim Shettima, the vice presidential candidate, led the pack when the ruling All Progressive Congress unveiled the makeup of the women’s campaign train on Independence Day.
33 Nollywood and Kannywood stars were named under the Creative and Entertainment Category in the 70-page campaign blueprint.
Among them were Princess Kalihat Bello, Fausat Balogun, Rahama Sadau, Remi Oshodi, Mercy Johnson Okojie, Rose Odika, Sola Kosoko, Lanre Hassan (Iya Awero), Hajiya Nas, Lizzy Jay (Omo Ibadan), and legendary actor Joke Silva, who chairs the category.
Many people were disappointed in Mercy Johnson and Joke Silva after hearing the news that they had joined the party and set up camp.
One House of Magdalene wrote, “They have proven to us that they are hungry Celebs that would rather have a broken system than a better Nigeria shame on them
“All good citizens of Nigeria should make a note of these names. These are some of people who have always sold their conscience for money but they are now being revealed and want to sell your future for their stomachs and greed!! One Alterum wrote
One Lobby wrote, “Joke Silva just fall my hand as the saying goes “money answereth all things”
Ifeoma Emeli wrote, “I am disappointed with Mercy Johnson and Joke Silva
Alterum added, “I have lost all respect for Joke Silva!!
