President of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo has refuted allegations by some Nollywood actors that he withheld campaign funds meant for them during the 2023 presidential election.
Gatekeepers News reports that recently, actors including Fatai “Lalude” Adetayo, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, and Ganiu “Alapini” Nafiu claimed that MC Oluomo failed to disburse ₦1.5 million allegedly released by President Bola Tinubu for their mobilisation efforts during the campaign.
In an interview with broadcaster Kola Olootu, shared on his YouTube channel on Thursday, MC Oluomo dismissed the accusations as baseless and mischievous, insisting that he personally financed all his political activities in support of Tinubu.
He said, “I watched all their allegation videos, but I chose not to respond because I want them to keep saying whatever they wish in their minds. I know we all campaigned for President Bola Tinubu.”
“Whether I did or not, anyone among them who didn’t benefit or receive anything during the campaign should come out and say it. Nobody gave me money to campaign for Bola Tinubu.”
“I spent my money to campaign for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu because, after my God and my mother, Tinubu is the only person who remains for me on earth and in heaven. I have been following him since 1990, and I have never fumbled.”
“He made me who I am today—my children and I feed because of him. Unless he decides to quit politics, that’s the only time I, Musiliu, will stop following him.”
MC Oluomo said he provided extensive support to the Nollywood team during the campaign, which included accommodation, feeding, and allowances throughout their stay.
He said, “I booked 140 rooms for the actors and paid them N45,000 daily, with additional feeding allowances, until the campaign ended. They worked for about four months.”
“Imagine someone working five days straight without being paid—wouldn’t such a person run away? They even organised a birthday celebration for me. Some people asked me to check on them when I returned from the US.”
“They surprised me with a birthday party and invited Malaika to perform. I used my own money for everything, and I will still use my money for the forthcoming presidential election.”
He maintained that he remains loyal to President Tinubu and undeterred by public criticism or social media backlash, stressing that his focus is on ensuring Tinubu’s success in the 2027 general election.
MC Oluomo said, “Those allegations don’t discourage me because, when it comes to anything related to Tinubu, I stay focused. When it’s time for campaigns, my ears are closed to distractions.”
“My only priority is ensuring Tinubu’s victory in 2027. The media doesn’t concern me. If I post about doing a giveaway today, even those insulting me will still send their account numbers—that’s the media for you.”
MC Oluomo has been a long-time political ally of President Tinubu, often described as one of his most loyal supporters within Lagos’s transport union and grassroots political circles.
