- Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has left the political group EKO 57.
- His departure follows significant online criticism regarding his political comments.
- Afolayan expressed support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, sparking mixed reactions on social media.
Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has reportedly stepped away from the political group EKO 57 after facing intense criticism online over his recent political remarks.
The controversy began when the actor openly expressed support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a move that quickly triggered mixed reactions across social media. Many users accused him of being out of touch, and the situation soon escalated into widespread backlash and online trolling.
Amid the growing criticism, Afolayan later issued a public apology, explaining that his comments had been misinterpreted. He also expressed regret to anyone who felt offended by his statements.
“Aremu Afolayan is no longer a member of EKO 57. Please stop bully!ng him. If you want to bul*y anybody, come and bully me or my members. Leave him alone.”
During the height of the controversy, Lege miami, a prominent member of EKO 57, publicly spoke out in Afolayan’s defense. In a strong statement shared online, he announced that the actor was no longer affiliated with the group and urged critics to stop targeting him.
He stressed that Afolayan’s exit was not meant as punishment but rather a step to reduce tension and shield him from further attacks. Legemiami also directed any lingering frustrations toward himself or other members of the group instead of the actor.
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