Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has urged her colleagues and other influential Nigerians to speak up against the rise in insecurity in the country.
The actress on her Instagram page, pleaded with public figures with large platforms and connections to highlight the rise in attacks and kidnappings in the region.
She noted the importance in speaking up, stating that the current security situation in the country should not be ignored.
“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,” she stated.
Aiyeola pleaded with notable individuals like the Ooni of Ife, Olubadan and the Obas in Lagos State to use their platforms to speak up.
“Our kabiyesies, the Ooni of Ife, Olubadan, the Obas in Lagos State, Lege, 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. Funke, Toyin, … I don’t understand, sincerely,” she added.
