Remi Surutu reveals trolls blamed Tinubu for her daughter’s death during 2023 campaign, says she remains committed to supporting him
Veteran Nollywood actress Remi Surutu has revealed the painful accusations she faced during the 2023 election campaign for Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Speaking at the launch of the EKO57 support group in Lagos, the actress recounted how online trolls blamed her political support for the death of her daughter.
According to her, critics went as far as alleging that Tinubu was responsible for her loss because of her loyalty to his campaign. Despite the emotional attacks, she said she refused to back down and still went out to vote.
“I am not scared,” she said, stressing that people should not be intimidated when exercising their voting rights.
Surutu also reaffirmed her support for Tinubu, stating that she is ready to campaign for him again ahead of future elections. She challenged critics to present alternative leadership options instead of attacking supporters.
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The actress further highlighted the realities of politics, noting that many individuals switch loyalties for personal gain, while emphasizing the importance of personal conviction in political decisions.
