Veteran Nollywood actor, Ebun Oloyede, fondly known as Olaiya Igwe has broken his silence regarding his viral naked video which has stirred controversies, especially in the Nigerian social media space.
It could be recalled that Olaiya was spotted in a video, naked and praying for the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress(APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu to win the upcoming election.
The filmmakers had stirred a lot of controversies over his action as various Nigerians had condemned his act stating that it was uncalled for, shameful, and inappropriate.
Amid the controversies, the actor appeared on the popular TVC television programme, “Your View” where he spoke about the reason why he went naked at the beach. According to Olaiya the reason behind his action was a spiritual calling, he also added that it was a voice which had told him to pray for Tinubu at the beach.
The actor said, “I was asked to stand up and do it spiritually. I have a gift of revelation from almighty God. At times, I see what God planned for me ahead before it happens. I was sleeping that day and the voice came to me and said, please stand up, you said you love Asiwaju and he has been assisting you. I said yes. Stand up, go and do this for him.”
He further mentioned that he owes no one an apology. “It was an intentional action because I listened to the voice that asked me to do so and I have no regret. I can do anything to support Asiwaju as long as I believe this thing has nothing to do with any other person, I can do it to any length,” he said.
Olaiya further debunked several claims of him being paid to do what he did. “I deliberately recorded that event for people to see. It is not because of money,” the veteran actor cleared the air.
Olaiya Igwe is among several other Nollywood actors who have decided to open up their support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu among others include; Fausat Balogun, Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, Taiwo Hassan, Faithia Williams, Femi Adebayo, Shola Kosoko, and Saheed Balogun.
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