“I Lost Everything Supporting Tinubu”: Foluke Daramola Opens Up Regrets in President’s Govt
- Nollywood star Foluke Daramola revealed she almost lost her marriage after backing Tinubu in the 2023 elections.
- In a recent interview, the actress stated that the president has deviated from the youth-oriented plan she believed in
- The Nollywood star called out the government for sidelining young Nigerians despite promises of inclusion
Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola-Salako has given an account of what it cost her to stand with President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 elections.
In an interview with Behind The Fame TV, the actress, who recently lost her mother, disclosed she lost two lucrative ambassadorship deals worth ₦10 million and ₦15 million, respectively, because of her political stance.
According to the actress, the backlash from the Obidient movement didn’t just hit her pocket, and it nearly tore her marriage apart.
Source: Instagram
She stated, recalling the sacrifices she made without receiving a dime for her support.
“I almost lost my marriage… but I voted my conscience and my choice,”
“This was not the plan” - Daramola
Foluke, who served as the media assistant for the Performing Arts Directorate of the APC’s 2023 presidential campaign council in Lagos, said she backed Tinubu because she believed in a youth-focused agenda.
However, two years later, she noted the administration has taken a different path, one that sidelines young people in major decision-making.
She lamented:
“He didn’t follow the plan… this is not a youth-inclusive government. The plan was to carry as many youth as possible"
The actress also criticised the government’s decision to remove fuel subsidies. She stated that the move has worsened fuel and food prices nationwide.
The actress added:
“That’s what spoilt everything because that’s what is making everything expensive… fuel, food,” she explained, adding that proper youth engagement could help shape better policy ideas.
Foluke stressed that genuine involvement in government projects allows citizens to track progress and take ownership of solutions, but claimed Nigerians are simply “hearing things happen” without being carried along.
See the interview here:
Netizens react to Foluke's video
Legit.ng compiled reactions of netizens below:
@pretty__damilola3840__:
"Were you not the one that was campaigning for APC chairmanship barely two months ago ehn Aunty Foluke????"
@nollywood_3rdperspective:
"When did he tell you the plan. He never mentioned a plan."
@olatunji_wealth16:
"Don’t mind her o, she is only angry because Tinubu didn’t give her any political post. None of these celebrities are fighting for the masses. Cost of living is now affecting everyone of them, and they are now crying"
@mary_hurpsey:
"Hanhan,didn’t you campaign for the same party few months ago? Eberu olorun oooo,a le leda ooo"
@abby_phil:
"Please, what are we to do with this information?"
Source: Instagram
Foluke Daramola's hubby welcomes son with 3rd wife
Legit.ng earlier reported that Foluke Daramola's husband, Kayode Salako, opened up on the rumour of taking a third wife.
In a post on Facebook where Salako tried to clarify the issue, He said that he now has a third wife and welcomed a son with her. He shared the pictures of all the women in his life and the relationship he has with each one of them.
In his post, he noted that he loves to have children around him when he grows old, and God has not blessed him and Foluke with a child since they have been together 13 years ago.
Source: Legit.ng
