Nollywood actress and senator’s wife Regina Daniels finally replied to Nigerians following the massive backlash she received for speaking on the nationwide protest.
Kemi Filani reported last week that on the first day of the protest, Regina Daniels had shared a video preaching against violence. The billionaire wife condemned violence perpetrated on the protest’s grounds and called for peace.
In another video shared on her Instagram page, she called on every sector and citizen of Nigeria to play their part in making the country a better place, as one man cannot take on the entire responsibility.
Her posts didn’t sit well with many who slammed her for speaking on the protest while marrying a billionaire politician. They believed that the movie star didn’t understand the plight of the masses since she was living in luxury.
Now replying to them via her Instagram page, Regina lets them know that she isn’t speaking for people to love her but for her workers to get better pay. She noted how the insecurities in the country and the extra bills she has to pay have made it difficult for her to cater for her staff and increase their payments.
Noting how Northerners are already carrying Russian flags, she questioned if that’s what Nigerians want as she noted how anything that happens in the North can get to other states.
“You see what is happening in the North? Holding the Russian flags. Is that what we want? Mind you, whatever happens in the North can get to you. I preached against violence, and ignorant Nigerians said it was because I am privileged or opportune. Yes, the fact remains that I am privileged and opportune, but that doesn’t stop me from understanding that my nannies need to be paid extra or stop me from understanding that my gateman or cooks need to be well catered for because of insecurity and extra bills to be paid in Nigeria.
The point remains that Nigeria cannot be changed in a day and not by one man. I am not speaking for the government; neither am I speaking for you people to love me because I don’t need it. I am just stating that obvious fact, and that’s the truth. The earlier we all realise that this protest is turning to something else, the better for us, and that’s it”.
Similarly, Tonto Dikeh earned backlash as she supported President Tinubu and even brought out some statistics to back her claim that the President was doing his job well. She also advised people to act wisely, with the inference that there was no need for a nationwide protest.
Before the protest, Tonto Dikeh had written a letter to Nigerians against embarking on a protest. She stated that she understands their frustration and concerns regarding the current state of their nation; however, she believes that the approach may not be the most effective method. Tonto suggested establishing a representative group that can meet with the President and advocate on their behalf.
