Actor Baraka Still Supports Tinubu Despite Unpaid Promises

You might wonder how an actor who spent months campaigning for a president in 2023 could still support his bid for a second term in 2027. Oluwole 'Baraka' Cole, a prominent Yoruba actor in Lagos, is one such person. He recently spoke out about his experiences during the last election, revealing that many celebrities were promised ₦300,000 for feeding, plus extra money as a token of thanks after the campaign. However, they only received ₦150,000 and were left stranded.

According to Baraka, each of them should have received at least ₦1 million if the organisers had fulfilled their promises. The group of actors, including Aminatu Papapa, Alapini, and Lalude, spent two months campaigning for Mr Tinubu, leaving behind their jobs and incomes.

Baraka's remarks followed expressions of regret from some of his colleagues regarding their decision to campaign for Mr Tinubu ahead of the 2023 general election, citing the failure to receive the expected financial rewards and recognition. They alleged that neither the President nor other officials fulfilled the promises made to celebrities who campaigned for him.

In an interview with African A-List, Baraka stated that despite the unpaid promises, he would continue to support President Tinubu, saying: "The curse will not work on me because, as long as Asiwaju is still there, I will keep supporting him, unless he completes his eight years and says he is not doing it again. 2027 is for Asiwaju." Baraka's remarks suggest that despite the disappointments of the past election, his loyalty to President Tinubu remains unwavering.

In fact, Baraka revealed that many of them were even cursed by their organisers for campaigning for Tinubu. However, he remains unbothered by the curse, saying that as long as Asiwaju is still in power, he will continue to support him.

Despite the challenges they faced, Baraka's resolve to support President Tinubu is a testament to the deep roots of politics in his community. For Baraka and many others, politics is an integral part of their way of life, and their loyalty to President Tinubu is not likely to waver anytime soon.

"The curse will not work on me because, as long as Asiwaju is still there, I will keep supporting him, unless he completes his eight years and says he is not doing it again. 2027 is for Asiwaju."

"Baraka said.