Rita Daniels, mother of popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has lost her presidential bid. She contested for the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) leadership.
Her opponent, Abubakar Yakubu, currently the National Secretary, emerged victorious. He won in the keenly contested election.
The election’s outcome sparked widespread reactions online. Many netizens shared their views. A notable number expressed little surprise at the result.
Online Reactions and Public Sentiment
One user, @sylviasylvia853, commented, “She was never going to win when her ex-son-in-law is financing the board.”
Another netizen, @blackonye2, stated, “She’s not supposed to be there sef. She’s not qualified.”
@manarisa_1 referenced a past event: “After breaking EPA’s heart? No, na, we already saw this coming. We knew they would never allow her win.”
@Emiliaakpabot also echoed this sentiment. She wrote, “There was no way she was going to win. The freebies are over.”
“With everything that happened, I didn’t think she was going to win though,” shared @cute_dalu.
@Officialprowess remarked, “I first know say Chinedu no go allow her win.”
Similarly, @sheddyoflagos questioned, “How do I feel Chinedu had a shadow in this?”
Previous Political Endeavors
This recent electoral setback is not Rita Daniels’ first. In 2022, she also faced a political defeat.
She contested the PDP primary election for the Aniocha South Constituency in Delta State. There, she secured only a single vote.
About the Author
