Why I Now Regret Going Naked to Pray for Tinubu - Actor Olaiya Igwe

Nigeria is feeling the pinch of this new administration. Right now Minna, which gave an overwhelming vote to the APC party during the 2023 general elections, is currently protesting against growing hardship in the land. At the same time, veteran actor Olaiya Igwe who caused quite the stir last year after going naked in the beach to pray on behalf of and in favour of Pres. Bola Tinubu is now coming out to speak about why he regrets making that decision. Here is what the veteran actor had to say about his action and why he now regrets it.

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In a new video, which has now been deleted, posted on Instagram, the veteran Yoruba actor also popularly known as Ebun Oloyede gave a public apology to Nigerians for going naked on the beach to campaign for current president Bola Tinubu. The actor explained in the video that his actions were driven by a divine revelation he says he received during that time regarding Tinubu.

In the video, Olaiya Igwe cited Tinubu's assistance, particularly in matters relating to his health, as the reason behind his show of support for the politician. Speaking in the video, Olaiya said in Yoruba:

OLAIYA IGWE: [I did it] because of things he has done for me, health-wise, and I received a revelation to pray for him at the beach, which I did.

I was criticised and cursed after I did, but I didn’t care. I wasn’t annoyed with him (Tinubu), and neither did I react negatively to him. I knew the criticism was inevitable because I am a much-loved actor.

People who didn’t expect my actions must have been shocked, wondering why I did what I did. I know the criticism would have come from Bola Tinubu’s rival parties.

Olaiya Igwe says he now regrets this decision and is asking for the public to forgive his antics. Thanks for diving into this story with me! Btw, every time you read, support, and share my work, it fuels my hunger to keep bringing you the latest news on your favorite Nigerian celebrities, movies, music and more. Your thoughts also matter to me, so please share them in the comments below, or on my Jide Okonjo Facebook post. Let's keep the conversation going and I can't wait to see your thoughts on this.

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