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Aremu Afolayan kneel to ask for forgiveness from Nigerians over his comment about the securities situation of this country, that the curses are too much for him. He has vow never to play politics again.

Watch as he ask for forgiveness


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2027: ‘I apologise for saying there’s no insecurity in Nigeria’ – Aremu Afolayan


“I'm withdrawing myself from everything that has to do with politics and standing with my people. Please forgive me.”

Actor Aremu Afolayan has apologised to Nigerians over remarks he made at a recent EKO57 campaign gathering, a political support group established to mobilise public support for President Bola Tinubu‘s second-term bid.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the group launched on Sunday and was comprised of several Nollywood figures, including Yomi Fash-Lanso, Remi Surutu, Adams “Lege Miami” Kehinde, among others.

Speaking at the event, which aimed to rally support among Lagos residents ahead of the 2027 general election, Afolayan openly endorsed Mr Tinubu’s re-election.

He also downplayed concerns over the rising cost of living, stating that he was doing well and not affected by the economic hardship that citizens complained about.

In addition, he dismissed reports of insurgency, calling them exaggerated and “scripted.”

“When you watch the news about insurgency, don’t mind them, it’s all scripted”, he said in a viral video obtained by this newspaper.

His comments sparked widespread backlash on social media, with many Nigerians accusing him of being paid to make the statements at the EKO57 event.

Apology

Reacting to the backlash, the brother of renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan said in a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday that his remarks were misunderstood.

The 45-year-old added that since the video went viral, he had remained sober, reflecting on the wave of criticism and harsh reactions directed at him.

He also apologised to Nigerians, his well-wishers, and everyone who genuinely desires a better country.

Afolayan said, “I’m sorry. The curse has been too much, and I didn’t offend anyone but just went wrong. I picked what I shouldn’t have picked. Two narratives are circulating on social media: one says I collected money; the other says I didn’t.

"My heart is heavy because I’ve hurt a lot of Nigerians. The second narration concerns insecurity, and it’s obvious that insecurity is in town and everywhere in Nigeria, and the government isn’t doing anything about it.”

There’s insecurity

The actor explained that his point at the event was that insecurity and insurgency were effectively waging war against Nigeria.

He added that, despite these growing threats, the government had done little to address the situation.

“What I was trying to say in the video was that if you saw anybody shouting ‘they’re coming from this side’ and someone on the news was saying ‘don’t worry, nothing is happening, be calm, don’t answer that person’ because they were reading a script, that was all I was trying to say. I’m sorry, Nigerians. What I was saying, in essence, is that insecurity is in Nigeria, and anybody reading a script that says ‘it’ll be fine’ is lying because it’s obvious there is insecurity.

“My best friend’s mother was kidnapped, and I’m not supposed to say it here. How could I say there’s no insecurity? We didn’t bring it out because we had to pay millions of people to get her released. The curse you placed on me was much,” he said.

Political withdrawal

Additionally, Afolayan announced that he had stepped away from partisan politics and would not be supporting any candidate in the forthcoming general election.

He explained that his attendance at the event was purely driven by his admiration for the growing openness in governance.

The actor noted, “Due to this heat and curse I have received, I’m saying I’m at my lowest stage, sober, and asking Nigerians who have supported me through my career and my two businesses, while the government didn’t support my business, to please forgive me. For this, I know your (Nigerians’) choice isn’t Bola Tinubu or the regime of Tinubu. What I went to do was call Lege Miami.

“I liked the thing you brought up, and right now we can talk to our local government chairmen directly and hold them accountable. That was why I went for that, not the other way round. I’m withdrawing from everything to do with politics and standing with my people. Please forgive me.”

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You never ready. Until your neck become longer than your hands, then we will take you serious.

Those paid actors defending the most useless political party in the world thinks the suffering won't get to them, the likes of @Yarimo and CO must learn a lesson.

The true voices of the people.

it's in their DNA

asdflkj

He is an actor. We don't trust his apology, it must be scripted

Only hunger can reset a person's brain this quickly

His revenue has probably dwindled and hunger and starvation are staring him in the face that's why he decided to retrace his steps

From standing on your mandate to standing by your people.
Welcome back prodigal son.

Go and sin no more

Apology accepted sir. At least, you're not a zombie man.

Galactics:
You never ready. Until your neck become longer than your hands, then we will take you serious.

That guy no be poor man oh I tell you.
And I liked him for been straight up.

if you want engagement or instant popularity jus stand in front of a camera and do anything

It will never be well with anyone who sees and knows the sad state of things in the country at the moment but still denies the evidence of it.

Does he play for The City Boys FC?

I just pray and Hope that we get it right as a country once and for all. Truly, it's touching everybody let's not lie. Why is it difficult for our leaders? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

We should be cursing them daily until their senses are top notch.

Smh all of them clowns both those supporting and this one too.. Anyway it's election season.. It's their time to eat something.

I like that he has conscience
Not the one's that will see red and call it white

It's well. I don't really understand why he's making the video.


We all know there's insecurity

Lovelink1991:
Aremu Afolayan kneel to ask for forgiveness from Nigerians over his comment about the securities situation of this country, that the curses are too much for him. He has vow never to play politics again.

Watch as he ask for forgiveness


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46UIPTqRcno?si=4wlHEVDu5IuMTWBE

Credit: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWD_NgWDWsV/?igsh=b2I2eXVqZTVjZDRh


https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/865314-2027-i-apologise-for-saying-theres-no-insecurity-in-nigeria-aremu-afolayan.html?tztc=1

Karma has everyone's address.
This is what they called "you ripp what you sold" watin him plant don grow make him enjoy em harvest am........

Dshocker:
Those paid actors defending the most useless political party in the world thinks the suffering won't get to them, the likes of @Yarimo and CO must learn a lesson.

No. Those actors are catching cruise with your naivety and smiling to the bank.

What if he’s just acting as usual?

tunde1200:
That guy no be poor man oh I tell you.
And I liked him for been straight up.

Then he should quit deceiving himself.

Some of you here who have been supporting the evils that has been happening in Nigeria because of whatever reasons best known to you, should as a matter urgency also do the same thing. Cos God will definitely bring that evil you have been supporting to your door one.

Apology accepted but access denied you are on your own

What sentence am I seeing on this clown’s shirt? Hahaha

They don put pressure for ya head, you no even get level

Alawada, you don't even know when he is serious

mumu boy look at ur colleague here