Eedris Abdulkarim Snubs Saidi Balogun, Sends Fiery Message To President Tinubu At Abuja Party

The Federal Capital Territory was the setting for high-octane drama on Tuesday night as music icon Eedris Abdulkarim turned a celebrity birthday bash into an impromptu political press conference, stunning guests and delivering a direct, scorching message to Aso Rock via veteran actor Saidi Balogun.

The star-studded event was the lavish birthday celebration for Oloflix boss, High Chief Olusola Obio.

The guest list was a who’s who of Nollywood and Nigeria’s music scene, including powerhouses like Saidi Balogun, Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Yomi Fash Lanso, Jaiye Kuti and Femi Branch among other notable guests.

However, the mood shifted when the renowned ‘Nigeria Jaga Jaga’ crooner, Eedris Abdulkarim, made his entrance.

Known for his unflinching anti-establishment lyrics, Eedris initially refused to acknowledge Saidi Balogun, a staunch ally of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Balogun currently serves as a member of the Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology, Yaba Lagos, where he is the Chairman of the Physical Development and Project Monitoring Committee.

The fun atmosphere at birthday bash changed when Eedris took the stage for a performance, revisiting some of his classic tracks, including fan favorites from his ‘Remedies’ era.

Midway through his set, he openly addressed the gathering, confirming the cold shoulder he gave the veteran actor despite their long-standing relationship.

Addressing Balogun directly, Eedris marveled at the actor’s unshakeable commitment to the current administration.

The rapper openly told the gathering that he refused to greet Saidi Balogun despite their having come a very long way from their younger years.

He also gave him an unexpected accolade, saying he has always marvel at the actor’s energy in defending and promoting anything that has to do with President Bola Tinubu. This, he described as unparalleled and novel.

Creating a moment of palpable silence, Eedris declared: “Balogun, you see me dey do like say I no see you? Na intentional. I need to get your attention for this very important national assignment.”

He then elaborated on the actor’s political gusto, stating: “Your loyalty to Aso Rock, my brother, is five-star. That kind commitment na film trick wey turn reality. We dey watch am!”

Using Balogun as his direct messenger, Eedris delivered his challenge to the Commander-in-Chief, giving him a direct message to President Tinubu, asking Balogun to tell the President that Nigerians are hungry and that Mr President should make haste to end the insecurity in the country.

Eedris further stated that if Balogun fails to deliver his message to President Tinubu, it would mean that the veteran actor has done ‘ojoro’ (foul play).

The powerful message from Eedris left guests stunned but the situation was quickly maturely handled to prevent the birthday bash from becoming another political gathering or an avenue to vent anger against President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The evening eventually returned to celebration, but the message delivered from the stage is likely to reverberate well beyond the party’s walls.