Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has called on her colleagues in the movie industry to reconsider their political stances amid growing insecurity in Nigeria.
In a video message on Monday, Opeyemi reacted to the deadly attack on Christians in Jos, Plateau State, urging fellow entertainers not to let “money, influence and affluence” cloud their conscience.
She said, “We woke up to another news of terrorist attack in Jos. But unfortunately, it is not trending as usual. It is another political season and I would like Nigerians on ground and those with voices on social media to search through their consciences and do the right thing.”
Opeyemi added, “My colleagues, everything shouldn’t be about money, influence and affluence. Let us allow our conscience to lead us and do the right thing. My wonderful colleagues, I’m not throwing a shade at anybody and nobody can tell you how to swing politically but you should think of your generation’s future.”
The appeal follows a gunmen attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area on Sunday night, which killed several people and injured others.
In response, the Plateau State Government imposed a 48‑hour curfew while security agencies investigate.
