HHAccording to a report by Premium Times on Monday, March 16, 2026, veteran Yoruba actress Remi Surutu has publicly declared her support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria.
The actress made her position known during the launch of a political support group known as EKO57, which was created to mobilise support for the president’s possible second-term bid.
The event took place in Lagos on Sunday and brought together several entertainers and supporters who gathered to show their backing for the initiative.
The launch event attracted the presence of a number of actors and entertainment personalities from the Yoruba film industry.
Among those in attendance were Yomi Fash-Lanso and Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami.
Participants at the gathering discussed the objectives of the support group and its plan to encourage political participation among members of the public who believe in the leadership of the president.
The organisers explained that the group was formed to coordinate grassroots mobilisation and awareness activities in support of Tinubu ahead of the next election cycle.
During her remarks at the event, Surutu spoke about her long-standing political support for Tinubu, tracing it back to the period when he served as governor of Lagos State.
According to her, she has consistently supported his political career over the years and has maintained that position despite receiving criticism on social media platforms.
The actress said she was aware that political choices often attract strong opinions from the public, but she indicated that she remained firm in her support for the president and his political journey.
Surutu also addressed the issue of public reactions that often accompany political endorsements by celebrities.
She explained that public figures sometimes face criticism when they express political views, especially when those views involve support for specific candidates.
However, she maintained that individuals have the right to support the political leaders they believe in.
Her comments during the event reflected her decision to continue participating in activities that promote Tinubu’s political agenda ahead of the upcoming election.
The formation of the EKO57 support group represents one of the early political mobilisation efforts connected to the 2027 election.
Political support groups often emerge years before major elections as a way of building networks of supporters and promoting the ideas of particular candidates or parties.
These groups usually organise meetings, public discussions, and community outreach programmes aimed at encouraging political participation and voter awareness.
Tinubu, who became Nigeria’s president after the 2023 general election, previously served as governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007.
Since assuming office, his administration has continued to implement policies and programmes that form part of his government’s agenda.
Political conversations surrounding the 2027 election have gradually begun within different groups and political circles across the country as individuals and organisations start discussing possible alignments and future political strategies.
He said, “I have said it myself, I am not backing out. I am going to campaign for him and vote for him. And he has my vote, and I am voting for him. And if you see anybody out there trying to scare anybody, if you plan to kill me, you are going to kill yourself. Because when you are going on your straight line with your good hearts, nothing happens to you. There are so many antipathies. When they want to take money, they will come, and I will be with you. They will leave, they will go to another place, I am with you.”