Veteran actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has fueled political discourse after being spotted shaking hands with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The image, shared on Seyi’s Instagram story, shows Aki in a pinstripe suit alongside the president’s son wearing an ‘ST’ cap, symbolizing the City Boy Movement, a youth initiative backing the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
The movement has already recruited high-profile celebrities including Obi Cubana and Yul Edochie. Social media reactions are sharply divided: some express shock at Aki crossing perceived tribal lines, others accuse celebrities of opportunism for financial gain, while defenders reject tribalism and call for focusing on individual voting choices amid economic pressures.
Key Points
Aki joins list of celebrities aligning with Seyi Tinubu’s City Boy Movement.
Movement recruits include Obi Cubana, Yul Edochie, and now Aki.
Reactions divided: accusations of opportunism vs. defenses against tribalism.
Image signals growing celebrity involvement in APC’s 2027 youth mobilization.
Debate highlights intersection of entertainment, politics, and ethnic identity.
Aki’s handshake with Seyi Tinubu has ignited another round of the celebrity-politics debate, as Nigerians question whether stars are backing a movement or just chasing paychecks ahead of 2027.
Sources: Social Media Posts.
