Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration amid criticism over Nigeria’s economic hardship, insisting that things are not as bad as some Nigerians portray them.
The 72-year-old actor spoke during an interview on Talk To B, a podcast hosted by actress Biola Adebayo, in a video posted on YouTube on Friday night.
Kosoko, an open supporter of Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), blamed previous administrations for failing to plan adequately for Nigeria’s growing population, arguing that the current government was addressing inherited problems.
“Things are not as bad as some people made us understand,” he said, adding that some Nigerians complaining about hunger had no meaningful source of livelihood before Tinubu assumed office.
He also defended the removal of fuel subsidy, arguing that the funds previously used to sustain it could be redirected towards essential services. He cited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as one of the government’s initiatives and urged beneficiaries to share their experiences.
While acknowledging that Nigerians were going through difficult times, Kosoko urged citizens to remain patient, insisting that the administration had introduced policies capable of attracting investments and improving the country’s situation.
The actor further called on Nigerians to re-elect Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, arguing that opposition parties had little to offer compared with the incumbent.
“Let’s allow the man to finish his job. He’s doing well,” Kosoko said.
He also expressed confidence in the president’s ability to address the country’s challenges, stating, “My appeal is this. He will take us out of this mess. He is only cleaning up people’s mess.”
Kosoko urged Nigerians to cooperate with the government and endure the current difficulties, expressing optimism that the country would eventually overcome its challenges.
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