The internet is currently bleeding hot pepper, and the streets of social media are completely on fire! Total wahala has landed on the timeline as veteran Nollywood actor Antar Laniyan draws the ire of angry netizens following a controversial statement regarding his political loyalty.
During a recent explosive interview that has since gone viral, the respected movie icon made it crystal clear that he has zero tolerance for anyone dragging his preferred principal. According to Laniyan, he would bluntly walk away from any friend or associate who dares to criticise President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his presence. Omo, trust the ever-vigilant internet police—they did not take this lightly at all!
Netizens Drag Veteran Actor Over Uncompromising Stance
As soon as the video hit the blogs, Antar Laniyan Tinubu became the number one trending topic across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Nigerians woke up and chose chaos, flooding comment sections with mixed reactions. While a few loyalists praised his unwavering stand, the overwhelming majority descended on the veteran with heavy criticism, accusing him of prioritizing political patronage over genuine friendship and the current economic reality facing ordinary citizens.
‘So because of politician, you go off your friend?’ one angry fan wrote. Another tweep posted, ‘The hunger in the land is touching everybody, but Antar Laniyan is ready to sever ties because of criticism? Incredible scenes!’
As the drama continues to unfold and more online trolls drag the actor through the mud, one thing is certain: in this current Nigeria, you cannot escape the heat when you dabble in political gist!