- Opeyemi Aiyeola, a veteran Nollywood actress, has called for action from celebrities and influential figures in Nigeria.
- She emphasized the need to address the increasing insecurity in Oyo State and across Yorubaland.
- The appeal was prompted by a recent attack in Oriire Local Government Area, where gunmen kidnapped students and teachers.
Nollywood veteran actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has urged celebrities, traditional rulers, and other influential Nigerians to speak out against the rising insecurity in Oyo State, across Yorubaland, and in the country at large.
Her appeal followed the shocking attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where gunmen kidnapped pupils, students, and teachers from different institutions, and later killed one of the teachers.
In a video shared on her Instagram page on May 19, Opeyemi Aiyeola said many public figures are currently focused on election activities, but the worsening security situation cannot be ignored.
She stressed that the crisis is spreading rapidly and affecting more communities, making it urgent for those with large platforms to speak out.
“This video is just to call the attention of well-influential colleagues with the platform, the connection and the voice, to please lend a voice to the masses. I understand that the election is around the corner, and a lot of us are busy with the election, but unfortunately, we cannot pretend like we do not see what is happening. It is also very sad and unfortunate that this is knocking on our doors. This is closer to home than expected. Oyo State is closer to home. Please lend your platform, lend your voices.”
Opeyemi further mentioned traditional leaders and entertainers by name, urging them to use their influence to raise awareness about the fear spreading among residents.
Among those she called on were the Ooni of Ife, the Olubadan, Lagos monarchs, Lege Miami, Eniola Badmus, Laide Bakare, Desmond Elliot, Funke Akindele, and Toyin Abraham.
“Our kabiyesis, the Ooni of Ife, Olubadan, the Obas in Lagos State, Lege Maimi, Eniola Badmus, Laide Bakare, Desmond Elliot. I’m so sorry I have to call a few names. This is closer to home than expected o. I’m not calling you all out negatively; I am just appealing to please let your heart speak. Use your pages, use your connections, use your links, use your voices, use your platforms. Funke, Toyin, … Do not let us wait until this thing gets to our door. Everyone should be scared right now. President Tinubu, please do something. This is too sad.”
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