Iyabo Ojo, renowned for her vocal stance on societal issues, remains steadfast in speaking out. Recently, the Yoruba actress took to Instagram to highlight a pressing concern among many Nigerians: the escalating cost of living.
Accompanying her post was a screenshot of a tweet in which she expressed empathy for those grappling with daily challenges. She candidly admitted to feeling apprehensive about checking her messages due to the overwhelming number containing distressing content. This openness from her followers is unsurprising, given her reputation for generously supporting fans by providing financial assistance online.
In her caption, Iyabo Ojo wrote, “ The nation bleeds already I pray this present government will get up from the comfort of their riches and high horses, roll their sleeves and do right on time, hope is no longer hoping, tolerance is no longer tolerating, and patience is no longer patient, there is serious hunger & anger in the land. …. Emi l’okan, o ti kan a ra llu ba yii o”
The caption Iyabo Ojo attached to her post is a clear cry for help, and a message to the government, urging them to fix the issue, just as she stated there. Her caption insinuates that the government isn’t working, and that they need to look beyond their comfort to fix the country.
Iyabo Ojo is among the impressive number of celebrities that have spoken out in recent times about the hardships in Nigeria. The price inflation seems to have affected everyone, including those are considered as rich and comfortable.
