Aremu Afolayan Apologizes for Supporting Tinubu

Aremu Afolayan, a Nollywood actor, has issued an apology for his support of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the lead-up to the 2027 elections, citing overwhelming backlash from the public. In a message shared on social media, Afolayan requested forgiveness from Nigerians, following criticism of his earlier statements that appeared to downplay the hardships faced by citizens.

He attempted to clarify his comments regarding the security challenges in the country, denying claims that he received money from any individual or group for his political stance. Afolayan expressed that he no longer wishes to be involved in political matters and made it clear that he is withdrawing from any political developments.

His initial support for Tinubu had sparked significant online criticism, prompting this public retraction and apology.