- Ronke Oshodi, a Nollywood actress and filmmaker, urges Nigerians to avoid criticism or insults if she supports a politician publicly.
- She highlights the challenges celebrities face when engaging in political campaigns and endorsements.
- The appeal reflects the broader issue of public scrutiny faced by public figures in politics.
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ronke Oshodi has appealed to Nigerians to refrain from criticising or insulting her if she is seen publicly supporting or endorsing a politician.
The actress made the appeal while addressing the realities that often come with celebrities getting involved in political campaigns and endorsements.
According to Ronke Oshodi, any political endorsement from her should not automatically be interpreted as a reflection of her personal beliefs or an invitation for people to attack her.
“If you see me endorsing any politician, just know that I’m hustling for survival. Please don’t drag or insult me,” she said.
The actress appeared to be urging her fans and members of the public to understand that entertainers, like other professionals, sometimes take on opportunities based on their financial needs.
Her remarks have sparked reactions online, with some Nigerians sympathising with her position, while others debated the responsibilities celebrities have when lending their influence to politicians.
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Read some comments below:
@ElectionsNigeria2027:”So no one should dr@g you for joining hands with a wrong candidate to put everyone else in p0verty.. you want to make self!sh decisions but want collective support”
@Dr.:”A girl wey dey do ashawo work sef if you ask her, she go tell you say she dey struggle to survive, so I no blame you at all Aunty Ronke. Everybody get excuse for the nonsense wey dem dey do. You collect money endorse bad politicians wey go spoil our future, ashawo girl collect money too – na the same struggling to survive story. At least make una use the money hustle well, because Nigerians no go forget.”
@Chioma:”At what point does I’m hustling for survival” becom an excuse for selfishness? U can’t keep profiting from d same pple suffering under bad leadership. Pple are dyin, kidnapped and struggling to access basic healthcare.Ur survival can’t always come at d expense of everyone else’s.”
@Big Lanrey:”Shaking my head 😮💨😂 At least she’s being honest about where she stands. Everybody has bills to pay, but political endorsements will always come with plenty scrutiny.”
