Some pictures of Oseloka Obi, the son of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for 2023, for allegedly being gáy after he was featured in the UK Gay Times resurfaced online after he denied being gáy.
Prominently shown on the magazine’s cover, the British-Nigerian actor was an outspoken supporter of the LGBT community.
Another image that went viral on social media and was left out of the magazine showed Oseloka and another man leering at one another.
One of his pictures message read: “Today was really special @ukblackpride. It was unreal to see so many queer black people feeling themselves and feeling free. Truly joyful and some very important conversations had too. I feel so lucky to be part of this community you know! ….Click to view more pictures and reactions
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Nigerians’ reactions to this visual depiction on social media were varied and opinions were highly split.
Reacting, Reality star, Frodd wrote: “Oh chim”
therealbaby__011 wrote: “His life , his choice. They are some children beyond parents control , is well with him.”
_igwe_exce wrote: “But y e come be the prominent men their children Dey always do this shit guy!!!
mrpresidennnt wrote: “Someone said “his life his choice”. I laugh you people of earth from Pluto. Y’all funny 😂😂.”
guddychris wrote: “Atleast make your parents proud if not for anything, for the fact that they gave you a better life, most of us dey for Tunde page dey shout “i do” cos we just wan experience better life.. hmm na wah.”
Actress, Nkechi Blessing: “Your caption is confusing me what are you saying?”
ojiugo_soso’s wrote:”😳 he couldn’t just put his life on hold for a bit for his father ? This is what happens when you raise your kids outside.”
maryvenia’s wrote : This boy just wan spoil him father legacy😂. Which kind pikins be this
sweetmariaassy wrote: “And? Thiefnubu’s daughter is worst! Be like ev!l spirit.”