Popular Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has publicly declared her unequivocal support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election campaign, expressing a strong conviction that he will secure a second term in office during the 2027 presidential election. Her pronouncement was made during a live interview with media personality Daddy Freeze, a clip of which quickly gained traction online on 7th November 2026.
During the candid discussion regarding the administration's performance, Badmus highlighted the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) interest-free student loan scheme as one of the defining accomplishments of President Tinubu's tenure. This initiative, she argued, stands out as a pioneering effort unmatched by previous presidential administrations.
NELFUND: A Game Changer For Education
Reflecting on her personal experiences during her university days, Badmus underscored the stark absence of student loan facilities for her generation. She lamented that numerous young Nigerians were compelled to abandon their academic aspirations due to insurmountable financial obstacles. "When I was in uni, I never had the opportunity of getting a student loan. Some people in my age range were not able to go to school because they could not get a student loan," she recounted.
The actress praised the availability of interest-free student loans under Tinubu's leadership as a genuinely novel development in Nigerian political history. She emphasised its profound significance, stating: "For me, that's huge. Whether we like it or not, nobody can shy away from education. Education is key."
Badmus also shared an interesting observation, claiming that some students who access the loan intentionally keep this information from their parents to continue receiving financial support. She further noted that the South-West region currently exhibits a disproportionately high number of students who are yet to access the loan, a situation she found perplexing given the broad availability of the funds.
Grassroots Support Trumps Social Media Influence
When questioned about Tinubu's chances of winning re-election, Badmus conveyed an emphatic sense of certainty. "All things being equal, we know that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win again," she affirmed, also referencing the government's tax reform agenda as another area of notable progress.
She was equally direct in dismissing the notion that social media activity accurately reflects the breadth of political support, arguing that election outcomes are fundamentally decided at the community level rather than online. "Politics is not on social media. It is at the grassroots level," she asserted, pointing out that the All Progressives Congress (APC) currently controls approximately 32 to 33 states across Nigeria.
Concluding her remarks on a broader perspective, Badmus suggested that party affiliation holds less weight than the intrinsic character of the nation's leader. "It doesn't have to do with party. Whoever that is there should have the heart of the people," she stated, before expressing optimism for the future improvement of Nigeria's overall situation.
Eniola Badmus's Weight Loss Journey
In other news, Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus previously shared insights into her significant weight loss journey. As reported by Legit.ng, she successfully shed nearly 90 kilograms, transitioning from 170kg to 83kg through years of rigorous discipline and comprehensive lifestyle modifications. Despite this remarkable transformation, Badmus lamented that she continues to face body-shaming comments from critics, even in her slimmer physique. She urged the public to embrace kindness and mutual respect, emphasising that no individual deserves to be bullied over their body size.