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Renowned Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has retracted his previous statements about Nigeria and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following widespread criticism.
In a sincere video posted on his Instagram account, Afolayan extended an apology to Nigerians, acknowledging that his remarks were made in haste and were misunderstood.
“At this moment, I am deeply remorseful. To all Nigerians, all well-wishers, and everyone who hopes for a better future for this country, I ask for your forgiveness. I am truly sorry,” he expressed.
Afolayan also dispelled rumors suggesting he was compensated to support the government, stating this was not the case. He addressed the country’s security issues, which had prompted his previous comments.
The actor shared that personal experiences had influenced his words, citing the kidnapping of his best friend’s mother in Nigeria and the substantial ransom paid for her freedom.
The ordeal left him shaken and frustrated with the government’s handling of security.
“I am not supposed to bring this matter here… We paid millions for her release,” he said. “What I was trying to say in the video is someone tells you ‘nothing is happening, be calm’—don’t believe them, they are reading a script. That’s all I meant,” he added.
This comes after the actor had made comments during a political support event linked to President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign, stating that the president is doing a good job and that there was no case of insecurity in the state.
Aremu, however, apologised for hurting Nigerians with his previous statements, acknowledging that the support he received in his career and businesses came from the people, not the government.
He announced that he would withdraw from anything political or related to Tinubu, promising to be more careful in future.
Watch the video below…