Olaiya Igwe, a veteran Yoruba actor, has publicly apologised to Nigerians for going nude to pray for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election.
This comes in the midst of Nigerians’ current economic difficulties as a result of President Tinubu’s policies.
Olaiya has faced criticism after going unclothed on the beach in 2023 to pray for Tinubu’s win.
In a video titled “apologies to all my fans” that he posted on his YouTube website, the actor explained his actions to a supernatural insight he claimed to have received.
“I went naked at the beach to pray for Tinubu based on revelation. I supported him as payback because he is my benefactor.
“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.
“Had it been that things turned out good in the country since Tinubu assumed office, those insulting me would have stopped.
“Nigerians are crying. Even those in diaspora are angry with the present situation of the country. I want to talk to our father, Tinubu that Nigerians expectations are not met. There’s a need for you to appoint a monitoring team to ensure your appointees deliver on your plans and promises to citizens,” he said.
Igwe’s statement came only days after Kwam 1, a well-known Tinubu fan and singer, stated his discontent with Nigeria’s present situation.
cc: Daily Post Ng
