Veteran Nollywood actor Fatai Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has alleged betrayal by the campaign teams of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over unpaid dues and unfulfilled promises.
- Lalude said he and others were paid ₦10,000 daily to campaign in the 2023 elections
- They were camped for seven weeks and often trekked miles under harsh conditions
- He claims payments were sometimes delayed or not made for days
- Promised gifts, including ₦1.5m and cars, never materialised
- Lalude invoked Yoruba curses on those who allegedly diverted their funds
Beyond politics, this story exposes how creative workers and grassroots mobilisers are often used, then forgotten. It raises urgent questions about transparency, trust, and exploitation in Nigerian campaigns.
