“Oga You Failed Us” Warri Comedian Mc Olokpa's Open Letter to RMD
We all know and love RMD – Richard Mofe Damijo as a veteran Nollywood actor, Nigeria’s own Denzel. But a lesser known fact is the actor is also a politician. He has been the commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State for the past 7 years. In an open letter penned by Comedian Olokpa , the rising talent makes weighty accusations. He alleges misappropriation/missing funds (to the tune of 300 million a year), suggested ‘improvements’ like a Warri Carnival akin to the Calabar Carnival, international standard TV stations and more. Here are some excerpts: Excitement on RMD’s Appointment It’s with pains in my heart and with disappointment that I decided to write you this letter. Our hopes were high when you were brought into the Uduaghan government as Special Adviser on entertainment and Talent development and later commissioner for culture and Tourism about seven years ago. Entertainers in Delta were happy that a veteran has come back home and also in ...