Actor Deyemi Okanlawon’s open letter to Thaddeus Attah, the winner of the House of Representatives seat for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos, is generating a flurry of reactions on social media.
In the letter shared on his verified Instagram page, Okanlawon identified himself as a “constituent” and congratulated Attah on his victory in last Saturday’s polls.
However, he noted that he believed that singer-cum-politician, Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W, who lost the election to Attah, would have been a better fit.
The letter read, “I’ll like to use this opportunity to congratulate you, Mr. Thaddeus Attah @jt.atta of the Labour Party(LP), as the winner of the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. I do have immense faith in our discernment as a people to elect the right candidate, that being said, I am a firm believer in democracy and I would want nothing more than for the people’s wish to prevail so once again I congratulate you Sir.
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“Mr Attah, due to no fault of yours, I only first heard of you when you were announced the winner a few days ago. Since that time I have tried to find out as much as possible about our newly elected federal HOR candidate but was not really able to get much information. It would therefore be a great pleasure if you Sir will consider holding a town hall meeting or even come online for a live Instagram conversation at a time of your choosing to address your constituents.
“Finally, I urge all well-meaning, progressive Lagosians ahead of the March 11 elections to ensure that our votes are a reflection of our collective want for great leadership and our desire for excellent governance. I look forward to a lively discourse. Thank you.”
Many Nigerians have been reacting to the letter, with many saying it was ‘condescending’.
This is so condescending. Nollywood has treated this Mr. Attah very badly. Why do they keep being condescending. Like what is this? pic.twitter.com/Uupqc5WXse
— Rocket Power (@_LOHI_) March 3, 2023
You people’s favourite Nollywood celebs and socialites are bullying and harassing Thaddeus Attah over an election he won fair and square because their friend lost.
— .Lit¡ (@xo_litany) March 3, 2023
Hon. Thaddeus Attah doesn't fit into their aesthetics hence the bullying by proxy with their condescending remarks. The candidate met the people of Eti-Osa and related with them. He campaigned and deserves his mandate.
— Ógèchi #PeterObi2023 (@AdaUbakala) March 3, 2023
You didn’t campaign for Banky W but na you wan drag Labour Party winner.
No Thaddeus Attah disrespect will be tolerated!
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) March 3, 2023
I just see this as an attack on Thaddeus Attah. Why then do we complain about our leaders when we are almost the same as them.
— Voltron™𓃵 (@IamdunniLFC) March 3, 2023
I truly hope Thaddeus Attah does not do any nonsense IG live with the mumu.
— Voltron™𓃵 (@IamdunniLFC) March 3, 2023
Later they go say Hon. Thaddeus Attah no campaign
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) March 3, 2023
Deyemi Okanlawon’s open letter to Thaddeus Attah has to be the funniest rubbish this period
— Aros (@Damiar0s) March 3, 2023
Honourable! Thaddeus Attah of Eti Osa LGA. He is the peoples choice & he was voted in fairly. He did not mobilize thugs or intimidate the electoral officers.
Hold him accountable from his first day in office @_JtAttah
LABOUR PARTY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. pic.twitter.com/ONFFFIwiC0
— Damian. (@BigChiefDamian) March 3, 2023
Banky banked on popularity and did not campaign. Thaddeus Attah campaigned with his 74 IG likes & he did the leg work in his community. You Nollywood egg heads better leave that man alone.
— Ada Bekee (@zynnnie) March 3, 2023
Do these foolish nollywood celebs expect Thaddeus Attah to step down and hand over to Banky or what exactly is the motivation behind the nonsense they are doing? What is the thought process behind this mob attack, asslicking and show of shame?
— .Lit¡ (@xo_litany) March 3, 2023
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