As Nigerians continue to call for the release of the kidnapped female students of Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, Nollywood actors have added their voices to the call.
During the week, many of the actors took part in various walks and campaigns for the release of the girls. Many were very vocal on social media, urging fans to take part in the protests.
Probably, the most vocal of them is Omoni Oboli, who has been in the streets with her numerous colleagues carrying placards. “This is heart wrenching. I ask myself, what would I have done if these girls were mine? When are we going to see that? The truth is, is it only about the girls? When they are found, what next? We have a Boko Haram problem. Do you remember the French family that were kidnapped? They were found. Is it because these are peasant girls or because their folks are not foreign, politicians, or maybe even celebrities? I ask again, are Boko Haram members spirits? We are at war but we just don’t know it yet. We shouldn’t even think about negotiating with terrorists. This is war,” she said.
Though Hilda Dokubo had not been very active on the scene like she used to, she is still one of the most respected thespians. Her words on the Kidnap did carry weight. “The governor and his CSO and the state security director want us to believe that they do not know where these girls are? I am a female and a mother and I cannot get the annoying picture of the pains their families must be going through out of my head or what trauma other kids their age must be facing right now. So, I decided that I must ask Nigeria’s ruling class and their security agencies where Nigeria’s over 200 female children are? Why are you pretending to be doing something when you are busy playing busy? Why have you decided to make the criminals look like they are spirits and cannot be seen?” she asked.
Yoruba actress, Toyin Aimaku, insists that she wants neither material stuff nor anything for herself in 2014, except the return of the abducted girls. She said this in a prayer-like post on Facebook. “God, I don’t want money, car or any material stuff this year. All I want is the safe return of the girls and protection for my hubby, family, fans, Nigerians and myself,” she posted.
Many other Nollywood stars made their voices heard on the matter. Omotola Jolade, Jim Iyke, Ibinabo Fiberesima and others continue to be vocal online. Let’s hope their cries will help bring the girls back.
The post Nollywood actors join calls for release of abducted schoolgirls appeared first on Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper.