During his AY Live program, renowned comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY Comedian, opened up about the impact supporting Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential bid had on his life. Despite facing various challenges, AY expressed no regrets about endorsing Obi’s candidacy.
AY revealed that after publicly backing Obi, he began experiencing a series of difficulties. He disclosed that he lost his house to a fire outbreak following the elections, got into serious altercations with music artists Davido and Seun Kuti, and his marriage was nearly jeopardized.
However, despite these setbacks, AY Makun emphasized that he holds no regrets about his decision to support Peter Obi during the electoral process. He maintained that his endorsement was a personal choice, and he stood by his conviction regardless of the consequences he faced subsequently.
AY’s candid admission about the challenges he encountered after supporting Obi sparked discussions about the potential risks and repercussions faced by public figures who take strong political stances, particularly in a polarized electoral environment.