I Will Walk Away If You Criticise Tinubu — Antar Laniyan

Veteran Nollywood actor Antar Laniyan has declared that he will not entertain any form of criticism against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his presence, even if it comes from a close friend.

Speaking during an appearance on the African A-List podcast, the respected thespian stated that he would rather leave a gathering than listen to or engage in political conversations condemning the president.

Laniyan explained that he considers discussions surrounding the president’s performance unnecessary when spending time with friends, adding that he prefers not to let political disagreements strain his personal relationships.

He stressed that his position remains firm regardless of any personal grievances he might have.

“If you are my friend and while we are together, you talk against President Bola Tinubu, I will walk away because he has not been what you’re saying to me. I don’t have to support you. Even if he does it to me, I will not engage in the conversation, I will still walk away,” Laniyan said.

His remarks follow recent comments by fellow veteran actor Jide Kosoko, who defended President Tinubu’s administration by asserting that current economic challenges should not be blamed entirely on the present government, pointing instead to failures by past administrations to plan for Nigeria’s growing population.