Oluebube Obio Alleges Blackmail After Backlash Over APC Campaign Appearance in Bayelsa
Nollywood actress and comedian Oluebube Obio, popularly known as Ebube Obio, has claimed she was forced to attend an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign event, alleging that her life and safety were not guaranteed at the time.
The 22-year-old actress made the disclosure in a social media post over the weekend, responding to widespread criticism that followed a video showing her at an APC campaign gathering in Bayelsa State, which had circulated online since September 3, 2026. In the video, Oluebube was seen wearing a T-shirt and cap bearing President Bola Tinubu’s name, welcomed on stage, and taking part in the programme, including presenting awards to some recipients during the event, which formed part of activities supporting Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Her appearance quickly drew backlash from a section of her followers, who questioned why she had chosen to participate in the political gathering.
Responding to the criticism, Oluebube said there was more to her appearance than what the public had seen, insisting that her presence at the event was not entirely voluntary. She wrote that she had actually been forced into such a setting, adding that her life and safety were not guaranteed and that she herself had felt significant discomfort and stress during the event, urging critics to look closely at the footage as evidence of her unease. She further alleged that she was being blackmailed by unnamed individuals, promising to expose those responsible once she felt it was safe to do so, and appealed to her followers to keep her in their prayers in the meantime.
The actress did not identify the individuals she accused of forcing or blackmailing her, nor did she provide further details about the specific circumstances surrounding her attendance at the campaign event. The lack of additional context has left many of her followers seeking clarification, with reactions to her claims continuing to circulate widely on social media.
The controversy adds to a recurring pattern in Nigerian entertainment circles, where public figures have occasionally faced backlash over perceived affiliations with political campaigns, particularly ahead of a keenly anticipated 2027 general election. As of the time of reporting, Oluebube had not provided any further updates on her allegations, and it remains unclear whether she intends to formally report the matter to relevant authorities or continue to address it solely through social media.
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