Experienced actor, Saheed Balogun has explained why he has recently been seen mingling with politicians, saying his involvement stems from a desire to better understand Nigeria’s governance system and promote political orientation among citizens.
Speaking during an interview on TVC News’ Saturday Breakfast, Balogun said he was one of the first actors to openly associate with politicians during the 2023 elections, adding that his support for President Bola Tinubu was driven by trust and conviction.
“In 2023, I’m one of the first actors that mingles with the politicians because my late sister, Suleymane Adediji, and Laiba Lugmu, they’re into politics. But when I did for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in 2023, I did it for, well, all these people are seen. Who do you know? Who do you trust? I said, let’s go. Thank God he won,” Balogun said.
He explained that after the elections, he realised that Nigeria’s major challenge was a lack of proper orientation among citizens.
“We need to know about a lot of things. Who is the government? You are the government. I am the government. We need to ask questions. If we have orientation about this country—what led to our problem, and if the man trying to fix it is doing the right thing—not just looking for a miracle worker,” he said.
Balogun added that his interaction with politicians was part of his personal effort to understand national issues, including subsidy removal and its impact.
“I saw a graduate, and I was discussing subsidy. He doesn’t even know what subsidy is all about. Once they remove subsidy, the money made, how it’s going to be spent, he doesn’t know. All he knows is, ‘I am hungry. Rice last year was ₦50,000; this year is ₦80,000.’ We need to know about our country and what is going on,” he noted.
When asked whether he plans to venture into politics, Balogun said he would only do so if it is his divine calling.
“If it is my calling, I will,” he concluded.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
