Veteran Nollywood actor, Fatai Oodua, popularly known as Lalude, has opened up about his regrets over supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 general elections, revealing that he and his colleagues were given only ₦10,000 per day for feeding while campaigning.
In a now-viral interview on social media, Lalude shared his frustration with the treatment he received after putting his reputation on the line to canvass support for Tinubu. He explained that the campaign period lasted for over a month and three weeks, yet he and his team were not compensated beyond the daily food stipend.
“They were giving us ₦10,000 daily for feeding. It was supposed to be more because we were part of the campaign machinery, but they stuck with ₦10,000. Later, when they discovered we were trying to save some money from it, they started reducing it. Some days, we didn’t get anything at all,” Lalude lamented.
The actor further revealed that after the campaign ended, they were not paid any agreed remuneration, and the promises made to them were left unfulfilled. "Those who denied us our reward will not prosper in life," he said with visible anger.
Lalude’s remarks follow similar comments made by fellow Nollywood actor Alapini, who also recently expressed regret over supporting Tinubu, saying he wished he had never participated in the campaign.
The backlash against celebrities who endorsed Tinubu during the 2023 elections has been fierce. Notable names like Toyin Abraham, Saheed Balogun, Eniola Badmus, Bimbo Akintola, and Seyi Law have faced widespread criticism online, with many fans accusing them of contributing to the current economic hardship under Tinubu’s administration.
The president's tenure has been marked by rising inflation, high fuel prices, and increasing insecurity, leaving many Nigerians disillusioned with those who publicly campaigned for him.
Lalude’s emotional confession adds another layer to the ongoing fallout, as once-silent supporters of the ruling party begin to speak out about the treatment they received behind the scenes.
As the administration reaches its second year, it appears the discontent among some of its early celebrity backers is growing louder.
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