Nollywood Veteran Remi Surutu Defies Internet Trolls Following Personal Attacks Over Political Allegiance to President Tinubu

Nollywood's Remi Surutu addresses 2023 campaign trolls who blamed her child's death on her political stance, vowing to continue supporting President Tinubu.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Naija News

Actress Recalls Personal Trauma Amid Political Campaigns

Nollywood star Remilekun Oshodi, popularly known as Remi Surutu, has broken her silence regarding the vitriolic attacks she endured during the 2023 presidential campaign. During the official launch of the EKO57 support group in Lagos on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the actress shared that trolls went as far as blaming her support for President Bola Tinubu for the death of her child. Surutu described the experience as a targeted attempt to silence her through personal grief, yet she emphasized that the digital harassment failed to deter her from her civic duties or her political convictions.

Defiance Against Cyberbullying and Misinformation

Despite the intensity of the insults, which peaked just a day before the 2023 elections, Surutu maintained her resolve. "They said a lot. They even insulted me and said... it was Asiwaju that I was following who killed my child," the actress revealed. She used the platform to challenge her detractors, stating that she remains unafraid and is prepared to campaign for the President again in future cycles. Her message was clear: personal loss should not be weaponized for political gain, and she urged Nigerians not to allow internet scare tactics to influence their right to vote.

A Defense of the Tinubu Administration’s Record

Addressing the current state of the nation, Surutu argued that the administration has prevented Nigeria from falling into a deeper crisis. She challenged critics to suggest someone from their own families who could handle the complexities of governing for even a single day. The actress highlighted the active participation of the President’s family, including the First Lady and the President's son, as a sign of commitment to the national cause. Her defense focused on the "behind-the-scenes" efforts of the presidency that she believes are often overlooked by the general public sitting at home.