Nigerian actress, Yvonne Jegede, has stated that Nigerians are not worth fighting for.
The actress took to her Instagram Stories to state that she gets attacked just for speaking against the ills in our country.
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She also appeared to respond to First Lady Remi Tinubu, who urged popular stars like Davido and Burna Boy to help with initiatives that lift Nigerians out of poverty.
Yvonne asked why ordinary citizens who work hard to earn money and pay their taxes have to also do the work of the government.
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She wrote: “So after they work hard to earn and then pay their taxes, they should help the government to provide a better life for the masses. While the tax collected is meant for some family members.
“This country has stretched my mental health to its limits.”
She added: “The more I speak of the uncommon things I see happening in my country, the more people drag me.
“I see why people stay quiet in times of crisis. I wasn’t born to look the other way when humanity is being trampled upon, but you see, Nigerians aren’t worth fighting for because bigotry is the order of the day.”
Read her statement below:
