ADVERTISEMENT

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says soldiers once pointed guns at her for speaking against government

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed that at some point in her life, soldiers pointed their guns at her because she spoke against the government.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says soldiers once pointed guns at her for speaking against the government [Instagram/OmotolaJaladeEkeinde]

The award-winning actress made this known during an interview with The Guardian while reacting to her recent clash with the federal government.

According to her, she wasn't even moved by the comments made by the people in the corridors of power, because she has faced bigger battles before.

“I’m not overwhelmed by the reactions, especially the negative ones. I expected them. These ones were just talking. I faced bullets before. I faced military men pointing guns at me, and so, the negative reactions were nothing to me. And why would I want to ruffle any nest? Who doesn’t want to hide his or her head? Do you know that when I had cause to speak up against previous governments, I was attacked? Not by words alone. But my business, my personal life, my finances were attacked. It is not something I enjoy doing, but sometimes, I worry too like every other normal human being. I worry about my safety. I worry for the safety of people around me,” she said.

ADVERTISEMENT

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde broke the Internet a few days ago and it wasn't because of any movie rather it was because of the statements she made against the federal government.

She had called out Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and President Muhammadu Buhari over the economy and the rampant brutality and killings of innocent Nigerians by men of the Police Force.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde calls out Osinbanjo over police brutality

The award-winning actress made this known via her Instagram stories on Sunday, April 14, 2019. She expressed shock over the Vice President's silence over the way and manner SARS has turned the country into a death trap.

ADVERTISEMENT

"@profosibanjo it is shocking that Nigeria has turned into a death trap under your watch and you are silent!!! You are silent!!!!! At a time like this under your leadership," she wrote.

Omotola's bashing of the government didn't go down well with those at the corridors of power as they replied her in a statement that sparked off a conversation nationwide.

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

D'banj still got the magic, delivers electrifying performance at Trace Live

D'banj still got the magic, delivers electrifying performance at Trace Live

Ruger & BNXN's 'RnB' is an anticlimactic end to their rift

Ruger & BNXN's 'RnB' is an anticlimactic end to their rift

Actor Kanayo Kanayo raises alarm on the dangers of YouTube skits on Nollywood

Actor Kanayo Kanayo raises alarm on the dangers of YouTube skits on Nollywood

Actress Etinosa Idemudia calls for more women to consider having abortions

Actress Etinosa Idemudia calls for more women to consider having abortions

Fireboy says he doesn't intentionally make Afrobeats

Fireboy says he doesn't intentionally make Afrobeats

Davido partners with United Masters to launch new record label

Davido partners with United Masters to launch new record label

BFA and Co Legal Orchestrates Landmark Deal: Davido launches Nine+ Records with UnitedMasters

BFA and Co Legal Orchestrates Landmark Deal: Davido launches Nine+ Records with UnitedMasters

Phyna rejects new offers from BBNaija sponsors as meeting ends in deadlock

Phyna rejects new offers from BBNaija sponsors as meeting ends in deadlock

Disney's 'Madu' director is working on a documentary on Chibok girls 'The Harvest'

Disney's 'Madu' director is working on a documentary on Chibok girls 'The Harvest'

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT