Bimbo Akintola Reveals Bullying Led to Tinubu Support

Bimbo Akintola, a Nollywood actress, disclosed that the bullying she experienced from Nigerians significantly influenced her decision to publicly support Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Akintola criticized the tendency of Nigerians to attack individuals based on their political choices.

She noted that the backlash faced by veteran actress Joke Silva for her support of Tinubu also played a role in her decision to declare her support for the then All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate. Akintola recounted how Silva was subjected to harsh criticism, prompting her to create a video stating her support for Tinubu, despite the potential for similar backlash.

She expressed her frustration with the culture of bullying surrounding political disagreements, urging Nigerians to respect differing opinions and allow individuals to make their own electoral choices.