Social Media Marvels Over Iyabo Ojo’s Choice Of Gubernatorial Candidate

• Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo caused stir on the internet when she throws her weight behind Labour Party candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes for the Governorship seat of Lagos State.

• Iyabo Ojo’s main issue with Babajide Sanwo-Olu despite his achievements was his handling of the Lekki protests.

• Ojo takes to her Instagram to differentiate between the 3 candidates to pick Labour Party as her preferred choice.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has caused a stir among Nigerians on social media after expressing her support for the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, ahead of the Lagos State gubernatorial election.

In a post on her Instagram page, the actress shared her opinion on the three governorship candidates. While commending the achievements of the current governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, she criticized his handling of the EndSARS protests that took place in Lagos in 2020.

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She also expressed her sentimental attachment to Funke Akindele, a colleague and friend who is running on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket, but said she had to look beyond emotions in making her choice.

Regarding the Labour Party’s candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Iyabo said she had observed his dreams of taking over leadership in Lagos, which she found promising, but could not ignore the conflicting reports that have sprung up about his experience and pedigree. Nevertheless, she threw her support behind him, stating that he is a true Lagosian and son of the soil.

In her post, the actress emphasized her right to make her own choice and stated that she is fully for the Obidient movement. She called for a peaceful election and prayed for a better Lagos, saying, “Let the best man win, a better Lagos is what we pray for, no fight, no hate.”

However, Iyabo’s endorsement of the Labour Party candidate sparked a wave of criticism from netizens who questioned why she had chosen to support him over the incumbent governor and other candidates. Some accused her of making an emotional rather than a rational decision, while others expressed concern about the Labour Party’s ability to govern Lagos.

Despite the backlash, some of Iyabo’s followers expressed their admiration for her courage in standing up for her beliefs and making her voice heard.

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