Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has lambasted ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s former media aide, Reno Omokri for calling out the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi over popular actor, Mr. Ibu’s ill health.
Kanayo in a video on his Instagram page on Thursday, October 19th, 2023, said; “As actors, our heart goes out to our dear colleague, Mr Ibu. His family has done their best since it was reported last year. And now they have come out to say we have done our best, we need public support.”
“Now, I condemn in strict terms Reno Omokri, who is coming to call Peter Obi’s name and so on. It is not a friendly thing. It’s wicked. And to Uche Maduagwu, who talked about shame on top actors. Shame on you too because you don’t have any value and level to call out our names.”
“It’s an individual thing to support a colleague. It becomes a collective thing as Actors Guild of Nigeria. Don’t forget some people learn to give personally, privately. Even those who have given can also be appreciated on a scale of what they have given to John Okafor.”
“We appreciate your efforts in giving but nobody should use it as a platform to castigate or indict those who have not given. It’s wrong and we don’t support it.”
“So, this is a warning. If you want to give, give.”
For those who don’t know, Reno Omokri on Thursday took to his Twitter page to drag Peter Obi after Nollywood star actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu had cried out to Nigerians for help following his health challenges.
Reno wrote; “Google it. Mr. Ibu set up a fundraiser for Peter Obi when he was healthy. Billions of Naira were raised from that fundraiser. The least Peter Obi can do is use some of the billions raised from that fundraiser to help Mr. Ibu now that he has health challenges. This is not a matter of insult from you, Obidients. First, get Peter Obi to donate. You can insult me later!”
