Nigerian talent manager Ubi Franklin has come under heavy criticism for endorsing President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The controversy erupted after Franklin, who had never hidden his support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), disclosed via his social media that the opposition was choosing not to see anything good in the Tinubu-led administration, despite the many things he had done right since taking over governance.
He further opined that the forthcoming elections will be interesting, stressing that the opposition will never unseat Mr President.
His post reads: “In Nigeria, if the opposition wants to campaign against you, they will never see anything good in what you have done being in government.
“There are many things President Tinubu is getting right. I get the gathering of various political leaders to form a coalition, with the way it is currently constituted, it will be another interesting election, and they will not unseat Mr President.
“I believe it’s time we start pushing the sub-nationals( governors) to work and do more to support the work being done at the centre, as they are receiving more than the governors before 2023.”
Recall that Franklin, alongside music star Davido, nightlife promoter Cubana Chief Priest, and other members of the 30BG crew, recently met with President Tinubu and other dignitaries in Abuja.
After Franklin had shared photos from the meeting on social media, dismissing the backlash as hypocritical. He argued that most of those criticising him would not hesitate to seize a similar opportunity.
“If any of you here get the opportunity to meet even your Local Government chairman, I am sure you will be open to it, let alone a president,” he stated. “If I get another opportunity to meet Mr. President, I’ll do it again and again.”
Franklin made it clear that the criticism doesn’t bother him, noting that he’s used to being misjudged and falsely accused over the years without allowing it to derail him.
“I have been abused, misunderstood, and lied against for too long and I no still send una,” he wrote.
He also reiterated his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he has never hidden his affiliation with the ruling party. Wrapping up his response, Franklin accused his critics of double standards, insisting they would have done the same if in his shoes.