Hanks Anuku Defends Tinubu, Faces Backlash Online

Hanks Anuku, a veteran Nollywood actor, defended President Bola Tinubu during an appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, which was set to premiere on Monday at 6 pm. Anuku urged Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu, asserting that the country's issues predate his administration and that any successor could potentially be worse.

His remarks led to significant backlash online, with many questioning his reasoning and some accusing him of being financially incentivized to support the administration, a claim he denied. In addition to discussing Tinubu, Anuku opened up about personal losses, including the death of the mother of his children, which he described as a deeply painful experience that contributed to his depression.

He mentioned feeling betrayed by former friends during this difficult time. Anuku's struggles have been public, previously highlighted by a viral video of him undergoing a deliverance session at a church, linking his challenges to his personal loss.