Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has come under criticism on social media following his birthday tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The actor shared a video on his Instagram page showing himself alongside other Yoruba actors praising the President as he marked his 74th birthday.
In the accompanying caption, Taiwo Hassan described Tinubu as the number one citizen of the country and offered prayers for his leadership, wishing him wisdom, knowledge, and divine guidance.
He also expressed hope that the President’s leadership would bring positive outcomes for Nigerians.
The post quickly attracted mixed reactions online, with some users supporting the gesture while others criticised the actor for openly celebrating the President amid current national challenges.
The development has added to ongoing conversations about the role of public figures in political expression, especially on social media platforms.
As of the time of this report, Taiwo Hassan has not issued any further statement addressing the reactions to his post.
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