Veteran Nollywood actor Antar Laniyan has revealed that conversations about President Bola Tinubu are enough to make him excuse himself from a gathering, insisting that he would rather walk away than engage in political discussions about the Nigerian leader. The actor, who shared his position on conversations involving the president, explained that Tinubu had done nothing to him personally and that even if the president did, he would still prefer not to participate in the discussion.
Apparently, in Laniyan’s friendship handbook, some topics are better left untouched, and politics may be one of them. While some friends bond over political arguments that last longer than a Nollywood television series, the veteran actor appears comfortable choosing the exit door instead of joining the debate.
Antar Laniyan Says Tinubu Conversations Are a Friendship Deal-Breaker
Antar Laniyan made his position clear, saying he would walk away if a friend began discussing Tinubu while they were spending time together. He explained that the president had not done anything to him personally, adding that even if that changed, he would still avoid the conversation. His remarks suggest that he prefers to keep political discussions out of his personal relationships rather than allow them to dominate his time with friends.
The statement may sound unusual in a country where politics can enter almost any conversation, from breakfast discussions to evening gatherings. For some Nigerians, mentioning the president is enough to turn a peaceful meeting into a passionate debate about the economy, governance and the cost of living. But Laniyan appears to be taking a different route: instead of preparing counterarguments or attempting to settle political disagreements, he would rather make a quiet exit. In his case, the phrase “let us agree to disagree” may have been replaced with “please, excuse me.”
Antar Laniyan’s Position Raises Questions About Politics and Personal Relationships
The actor’s comments have opened up a wider discussion about whether political differences should influence friendships. Some people prefer to discuss leadership and public policy with friends because they see political decisions as matters that affect everyday life. Others would rather protect their personal relationships from arguments that can become heated, repetitive or emotionally exhausting. Laniyan’s stated preference falls firmly on the side of avoiding the conversation.
Still, his explanation that Tinubu has done nothing to him personally may prompt questions from people who believe politics is not only about individual relationships with a president but also about how government decisions affect the wider population. As Nigeria’s president, Tinubu’s policies and administration are subjects of public interest, and citizens may reasonably have different views about them. However, Laniyan’s statement describes his personal approach to conversations; it does not, by itself, establish that he supports every government policy or opposes political criticism.
The veteran actor’s remarks serve as a reminder that people have different boundaries when it comes to politics, even among friends. While some gatherings may feature lengthy arguments about the president, Antar Laniyan says he would rather step away than participate. Whether people agree with his approach or consider political discussions unavoidable, his comments have certainly provided another talking point in Nigeria’s ongoing conversation about leadership and everyday life. OGM News NG will continue to follow entertainment personalities whose public statements spark debate, because sometimes the biggest argument is not about what people think of a president, but whether they are willing to discuss him at all.
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