Actor Yinka Quadri hails Tinubu’s longstanding help to entertainers
Veteran Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri has explained why he and other practitioners in the film industry support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing the President’s longstanding financial assistance to entertainers and his contributions to infrastructure development. Quadri said the support was not merely about personal benefits but also reflected Tinubu’s history of assisting members of…
Veteran Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri has expressed his backing for President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign, highlighting the President's longstanding financial assistance to the entertainment industry and his contributions to infrastructure development. Speaking to the African A-List programme, Quadri recounted how Tinubu had provided financial support during critical times, including covering the hospital bills for late Nollywood actor Baba Suwe and supplying $25,000 to facilitate the repatriation of actress Moji Olaiya's remains to Nigeria.
He also mentioned the actor's personal experiences working with Tinubu during these challenging moments. Beyond his direct support, Quadri praised the President's contributions to infrastructure development in the South-West region, such as the Papalanto-Sagamu road and the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode route, though he acknowledged that these efforts were not exhaustive.
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