Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has apologised to Nigerians following backlash over comments he made at a recent EKO57 campaign gathering, a political support group mobilising for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid.
The event, held on Sunday, brought together several Nollywood figures, including Yomi Fash-Lanso, Remi Surutu and Adams Kehinde, among others, to rally support ahead of the 2027 general election.
During the gathering, Afolayan openly endorsed the president’s re-election and appeared to dismiss concerns about the rising cost of living, stating that he was not affected by the economic hardship facing many Nigerians.
The brother to filmmaker Kunle Afolayan also downplayed reports of insurgency, describing them as exaggerated.
“When you watch the news about insurgency, don’t mind them, it’s all scripted,” he said in a video from the event that later went viral.
The remarks triggered widespread criticism on social media, with many Nigerians accusing the actor of being insensitive and alleging that he had been paid to make the statements.
