The Digest:
Nollywood actor Zack Orji has defended President Bola Tinubu, arguing that Nigerians form opinions based on unverified social media content rather than proper research. Speaking on the KaaTruths podcast, Orji said reforms are inherently difficult because they dismantle old systems. When confronted about hunger under Tinubu's administration, he argued that "hunger is a universal issue and did not begin with the Tinubu administration." He also declared Tinubu as the most qualified contender for the 2027 presidential election.
Key Points:
- Orji said three-quarters of what Nigerians see on social media is not true.
- He believes in giving the Tinubu administration time to implement policies.
- The actor claimed food prices are dropping significantly under the current reforms.
- He was confronted in the UK by people questioning his support for Tinubu.
- Orji asked: "Why would I not support the president of my country?"
