Breaking News: “We’ve Been Abandoned”: Veteran Actor Alapini Laments Neglect by Tinubu Administration
Veteran Nollywood actor Ganiyu Nofiu, widely known as Alapini, has voiced his deep disappointment over what he called the neglect of Yoruba entertainers who actively campaigned for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 general elections.
In a heartfelt interview shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Alapini accused the Tinubu-led government of turning its back on those who toiled tirelessly to secure electoral victory, particularly entertainers who mobilized grassroots support across difficult terrains.
“Will Seyi Tinubu say he’s blind and didn’t see us, the elders, when we campaigned?” Alapini questioned, his voice heavy with frustration. “We were over 100 that campaigned. We were going around both old and young filmmakers. Where others could not enter, we campaigned there. We were entering marketplaces as if we were mad patients.”
The veteran actor described how he and others visited markets, rural areas, and remote communities without funding, recognition, or security driven solely by loyalty to the Yoruba cause and belief in Tinubu’s candidacy.
His comments reflect growing resentment among grassroots campaigners and aging entertainers who feel sidelined despite their visible contributions. According to Alapini, many of his colleagues expected appointments, financial support, or at the very least, public acknowledgment, none of which has materialized more than a year after the elections.
The video has since sparked debate online, with some netizens echoing Alapini’s sentiments while others argue that political support should not come with expectations of compensation.