Why I Chose To Support Tinubu In 2023 Poll – Morayo Afolabi-Brown

Former TV host and Managing Director of TVC Entertainment, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has revealed why she backed President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections, citing gratitude for past favours and a calculated opportunity.

Speaking on the With TheChude podcast hosted by Chude Jideonwo, Afolabi-Brown said her family’s long-standing relationship with Tinubu played a key role in the decision.

During the conversation, Chude noted that he had expected her to take up a government role after active involvement in the election campaign, pointing out that she was close enough to the First Family to personally reach out to the First Lady for advice.

Responding, Afolabi-Brown said, “So then, so then yes, and because we have a history.

“My father was president of the Nigerian Bar Association and he was a human rights activist. When he was very ill, the Governor at the time, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, stood by my mother. I mean, he cared for my dad.

“He helped with medical bills. And then the things were really tough for the family. And he was there for us.

“And then my brother came back home. He helped me, held my brother’s hand in politics. He was somebody that stood with us.

“It wasn’t through him I got my job at TVC. It had nothing to do with Asiwaju. It was a fact. I didn’t get my job through him. And I went there purely on merit.”

On her involvement in the 2023 elections, Afolabi-Brown said: “I got a letter from the women’s arm of the campaign saying that I’ve been selected to work.

“Now, I had two choices. Say no or support him, because I actually did support him. Because I believed in his candidacy.

“So it was my job. And it was my own personal decision. So I said, you know what, I’m going to support him openly. And that’s when I accepted.

“I mean, I always remember when Oprah held up Obama’s hand when he was running for office. And I had to go back and check morale.

“Are you sure it’s something you want to go public about, that you’re supporting this guy? And yes, I was sceptical, no doubt about that. But there’s nothing wrong with me having a personal view.

“So I said, you know what, I’m going to support him openly. And that’s when I accepted. And again, it’s not every day you get an opportunity to work on a campaign. I mean, I was working closely with the media team. And I thought it was a good opportunity. So yeah, I took the job. And it was really worth it.”

Source: Facebook | Chude Jideonwo

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