Rapper and social commentator, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has dismissed claims that he publicly backed Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during the 2023 general election.
Falz insisted that he has never endorsed any politician or political party.
He made the clarification during an appearance on Prime Time on Arise Television on Tuesday.
According to Falz, while he consistently encourages Nigerians to participate in elections, he has deliberately avoided publicly supporting any political figure because of his reservations about the country’s political class.
He explained, “Just a point of correction: I’ve never, in 2023 or at any point, openly supported any politician or political party.
“I’ve only actively encouraged people to go out to vote and let their intentions be known. What I clamour for is a free and fair democratic process.”
Explaining why he has maintained that position, the rapper said Nigeria’s political landscape has remained largely
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