Megastar Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has reacted to the recent distribution of food items, rice, by the politicians of Ekiti State as a part of their campaign ahead of June 21 governorship elections.
The screen diva and social activist described these actions as “shameful act”, urged the citizens to rise against such manipulations by stakeholders and political office seekers.
Omosexy expressed her anger and irritation by the situation during her speech at a special fund-raising dinner titled Enough is Enough’s (EiE) Register, Select, Vote and Protect, R.S.V.P. in Lagos on June 12, 2014, Thursday.
The actress tagged the politicians as shameless, but, at the same time, warned the people against selling their votes and rights.
“We can all laugh at the pictures and say oh my God, look at this stupid people, but you know you are sitting down and not doing anything. Remember that your grandmother is also there. And they are insulting her with the cups of rice. If your grandmother is not there, her cousin is there,” she added.
Omotola emphasised that said Nigerians should not consider themselves as followers, because to lead also means to influence someone.
Though the actress abstained from mentioning any particular name, it was obvious that she had attributed this part of her speech to some controversial photos from Ekiti pre-elections gatherings, given above.
The incumbent governor, Kayode Fayemi, has allegedly financed serving cooked rice to his guests. His main challenger Ayo Fayose responded by sharing bags of rice with his supporters.
The recent EiE event in Lagos also had Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw and an entrepreneur Kola Oyeneyin as hosts, while soul singer Timi Dakolo entertained guest with his wonderful vocals.
According to its website, Enough is Enough Nigeria, a coalition of individuals and youth-led organizations, committed to a culture of good governance and public accountability, said the fundraising dinner will provide an opportunity for the organization’s supporters, volunteers, and staff to mingle, have fun, and renew their commitment to the non-partisan group’s mission.
Omo sexy or what eva dey call you,I see you as a clueless and a deceitful person.why will u said we should not collect rice when dia is no job,food etc,omotola pack well joor.if u sef wan contest I go sell my vote for u.coz I no say nah wetin u go chop u sef dey find.ashawo
@jide,from ur writing,its obvious u nt educated,cos If u were,u wudnt respond this way.What omotola did was right,this politicians don’t care about our stomachs ,all they care about is the position they re fighting for.,our pple re continuosly manipulated nd u sit here nd say we shud endulge in this so called “charitable” act…,that dey will discontinue immediately they gain power….,Nigeria political system need to be restructured…..
Na person wife and a mother you de call Ashawo abi?Na wa for some people for this forum.You don catch am with another man penis inside her toto?Make God forgive you sha.
@jide, lemme address u in d language u will understand cos I can see u r a stack illiterate. Mumu, shey d rice we dem dey give dem so no go finish abi. U wey no get future dey call person wife ashawo. Na pple like una dey sell dis country. Shey be u dey hungry, lazy fool. No go work, dey wait 4 politicians to give u 2 cups of rice, na dt hunger go bend ur neck. Mtcheeeeewww
Jide u dnt av respect is lk u av never eating rice b4 na him make ur body day shake olodo
Omotola u are right,dont mind them,assuming that this man became governor dont expect anything from him,tell me how many of u collect this rice
No good road
No good health service
Education very poor
tell me what is working in nigeria except…………?
She can see d level of poverty in Ekiti,let her take step to salvage d situation,honestly pple are hungry and d only means for den is to succumb.it happens witin d party members,dis politicians know dat pple are hungry and d only way to buy den over is tru dat means.may God help us