Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has mentioned she’s going to work with any political social gathering to construct a greater tomorrow for Nigeria.
She said this following her controversial promotional clip for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN.
DAILY POST reviews {that a} video just lately shared by FAAN on X, captured Iyabo praising and selling what she described as enhancements on the Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport in Lagos.
Additionally posting the video, she wrote “FAAN is altering for the higher in so some ways. I’m so pleased with my nation.”
The event sparked blended reactions on-line as a consequence of her beforehand recognized political stance, with many reminding FAAN and the Federal authorities of how the actress beforehand criticised Tinubu administration, and likewise supported Peter Obi in opposition to him throughout the 2023 basic election.
Reacting to the event, Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of FAAN, debunked claims on-line that Ojo had been awarded any contract by the authorities, or appointed as its ambassador.
Talking amid the backlash, Iyabo Ojo who said that she’s unapologetic, clarified that she did the video out of her good will to advertise her nation.
Whereas denying being paid for the video, Iyabo Ojo famous that she’s able to work for any political social gathering to construct a greater tomorrow.
Iyabo Ojo wrote on her Instagram web page; “I’m Nigerian. And I’m a voice. After I see progress, airports upgraded, roads rebuilt, methods improved and so forth, I shout it from the rooftops if want be, not as a result of I’m being paid, not as a result of I’m political, however as a result of I really feel it and I need good for my nation. I’ll proceed to make use of my craft, my voice, to advertise Nigeria, and I’m unapologetic about it.
“FAAN approached me that you’ve got seen the adjustments. Please assist us unfold the phrase. So I did it free of charge. No contract. Simply love for Nigeria. If Nigeria should rise we ALL should construct it. Silence helps nobody. I’ll work with any political social gathering so long as it’s constructing a greater tomorrow for our expensive nation. No agenda. Simply fingers joined. Let’s cease dividing”, she mentioned.
This got here amid the continued appointment of many celebrities and influencers by president Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, to guide help teams for his father’s re-election.
DAILY POST reviews that the promotional video was shared by Iyabo, who’s a recognized supporter of Peter Obi a couple of months after her private meeting with Seyi Tinubu in Lagos State.
