Media personality and TVC host Morayo Afolabi-Brown has addressed the backlash she received following a cryptic post she shared on social media on Tuesday. In the original message, Morayo had subtly urged President Bola Tinubu to take a six-month leave, allowing a certain unnamed “desperate” politician to temporarily assume office so Nigerians could “see the magic” he would perform.
The post sparked a frenzy of speculation online. While some interpreted her comment as a jab at Vice President Kashim Shettima, many others believed she was referring to Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election. The backlash was swift, with critics accusing her of bias and alleging that her views are influenced by her role at TVC — a media organization believed to have affiliations with the ruling party.
In response, Morayo shared a screenshot of a direct message from a user who accused her of supporting “oppression” and being “compromised.”
She emphasized that her original post was not in support of any political camp, but rather a challenge to those who criticize from the sidelines, urging them to prove their ability to govern under real conditions.
Morayo’s handling of the situation has been praised by some followers for its maturity, even as debate continues over who the “desperate politician” in her original post was referring to.
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