Lagos State spokesperson for the Labour Party, Ife Salako, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, appealed to supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reflect on a message shared by popular entertainer and influencer, Tunde Ednut.
In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Salako described the message as a "love letter," encouraging readers to approach it with an open mind.
“My dearest APC/Tinubu supporters, here [is] a love letter from Tunde Ednut. Please read with open mind. Thanks for your understanding,” Salako wrote.
Tunde Ednut’s remarks, originally posted earlier, expressed deep frustration over ethnic divisions in Nigerian politics, particularly when it comes to public support for Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
“Anytime I speak up and ask people to support the person I believe is best to lead Nigeria, Peter Obi, it's usually people with Yoruba names who insult me in the comment section,” he noted.
Ednut urged Nigerians to look beyond tribal affiliations and assess leadership based on competence.
“Honestly, if only we could put tribalism aside and think clearly for once. The country is falling apart, and instead of focusing on fixing it, some people are still stuck on tribe?” he asked.
He went on to explain that although he left Nigeria ten years ago, he remains emotionally invested in the country because of his loved ones who continue to face difficult conditions.
“My heart is still there because I have amazing friends and family living through all this hardship,” Ednut wrote.
Reiterating his support for Peter Obi, the influencer emphasized the former governor's consistency and clear vision for Nigeria.
“Right now, Peter Obi has shown consistency and a clear vision. Can we please give him a chance? Let's see what he can do,” he said.
He concluded with a stark reminder of the current national challenges, citing insecurity, unpaid teachers, economic decline, and rising mortality.
“For how long are we going to keep enduring this? Please, let's set tribal sentiments aside and do what's right for the country,” Ednut pleaded.
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