Veteran Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri says he supports President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, pointing to what he describes as the president’s long-term assistance to people in the film industry. Across the outlets, Quadri frames his support as based on prior acts of support rather than personal gain, adding that Tinubu has shown care for entertainers over many years.
Quadri’s accounts link this support to Tinubu’s time as Lagos state governor and later years. He says Tinubu paid medical bills for industry figures, including hospital costs for Baba Suwe during an illness. He also recalls assistance to help transport the body of Moji Olaiya to Nigeria, describing additional financial support beyond what was initially requested. In addition, Quadri credits Tinubu with infrastructure improvements in the South-West, and with welfare measures such as timely pension payments and student loans.
While the reports focus on Quadri’s praise and recollections, they consistently portray the same core theme: Quadri presents Tinubu as a longstanding caretaker of Nollywood practitioners and cites specific examples to justify his vote.
