Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo ‘AY’ Makun supports Peter Obi in the 2023 election and has no regrets about it.
During his comedy act on Sunday, the 52-year-old discussed his decision to support the Labour Party’s presidential candidate.
He stated that, despite his lack of political knowledge, his decision was motivated by a desire for “Nigeria to become better”.
AY further stated that Nigerians influenced his decision because they insisted that his “voice must be heard”.
“I supported Peter Obi, as I am here, I still stand before you and say, I do not regret supporting Peter Obi. Na where my problem start be this o,” he said.
“The decision I made to support Peter Obi not because I am a politician but because I want change, but because I want Nigeria to become better. I know nothing about politics but nobody advised me.
“But guess what? People kept on saying to me, AY, your voice must be heard, you have over 25 million followers cut across the social media strata, your voice must be heard.
“Omo, na him they hear my voice o. As they hear my voice, my house burn. Yes, your voice must be heard.”
AY was among the celebrities who supported Obi during the presidential election in February 2023.
In addition, he organized a live Q&A session with the LP presidential candidate.
