In a recent interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by Isbae U, Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko addressed his political choice during the 2023 general elections and the public reaction to it. Kosoko, who supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasized that individuals should be free from bullying regarding their voting choices.
Kosoko asserted, “Nobody bullied anybody to vote for anyone and people should be allowed to vote for who they want to vote for.” He further defended his choice by explaining that his vote for Tinubu was based on long-standing respect and acknowledgment of Tinubu’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy. Kosoko said, “I voted for him because I’ve known him for a long time, and agbada has nothing to do with it. I have known him and I have seen quite a lot of his contributions to nation-building.”
He highlighted that Tinubu’s influence in shaping Nigeria’s democratic landscape is significant, adding, “You can’t even talk about the present democracy that we are all enjoying without saying Tinubu’s name among the people who struggled for us to have it.”
Kosoko’s comments come amidst ongoing economic challenges in Nigeria, and his stance underscores the importance of respecting diverse political opinions and the contributions of political figures to national development.