After Being Attacked For Supporting Tinubu, Zack Orji Gets Presidential Help
By Dailytab24.
Zack Orji was rumoured to have kicked the pocket immediately John Okafor died. With social media trends wrongly confirming his death, while few others showed constraint, waiting for the real news of his demise.
He had underwent a brain surgery in the country, which prompted the fake news.
Emeka Rollas, AGN President quickly dispelled the rumours and disclosed that the veteran Nollywood actor was only admitted in the hospital and had surgery. He wondered why Nigerians are promoting fake news or saying what they are not sure of.
Nollywood is consistently losing its veteran actresses and actors to death in what is now described as strange. With conspiracy theorists marketing different reasons for the consistent deaths of the screen celebrities and veterans.
Of all the ailing Nollywood actors and actresses, Zack Orji is the most hated within social media. The hate is attributed to his support of President Tinubu’s election. He actively supported and campaigned for President Bola Tinubu, which caused the hate.
Last Nigerian election was contested amidst strong animosity. The youth of the country opted for a ballot box revolution which mainstream politicians were the targets. Peter Obi was chosen by the youth, and social media was overwhelmed by the troops of Labour Congress Party.
Those who didn’t support Labour Congress or Peter Obi were seen as enemies of the country, and are attacked for their opinion. Zack Orji was a victim of cyber bullying during the election. The Nollywood veteran suffered in the hands of bullies for supporting President Bola Tinubu.
After the election, Zack Orji was reportedly ill and admitted in a hospital. Social media began to respond in a critical way, with most users cursing the veteran actor, instead of wish him quick recovery. Most users said he deserves what was happening to him because he supported President Tinubu.
Usually, when veteran Nollywood artistes take ill, fans in the country come together to pray and wish quick recovery. In extreme case, fans willfully commence donations to save a soul. But in Zack Orji’s case, nobody showed empathy, regrettably, because of his opinion which is not harmful.
Recently, precisely last week, the veteran actor was rumoured dead. His critics looked away and made references like ‘those who support bad government will go like him’. The administration of President Bola Tinubu is still new, and despite the challenges, the government is slowly getting back to its feet. There was no reason to attack a citizen or cyber bully a citizen for his choice of candidate.
Reacting to the numerous attacks, President Bola Tinubu decided with his family to help the ailing actor.
Despite successfully undergoing brain surgery in Nigeria, the First Family decided to foot his bills for post-surgery evaluation in the United Kingdom.
The veteran actor was seen leaving the country for UK. AGN President quickly thanked the President and his family for their support. Zack Orji has been flown to UK and would spend massive time there to ensure he is stable before coming back to Nigeria.
The table has turned against his critics who felt he would make the next obituary news in Nollywood.
