Mary Remmy Njoku has come to the defense of Funke Akindele-Bello, calling for her release after the actress was arrested for hosting a party during the lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic in Lagos.
Actress Mary Njoku criticized Funke’s arrest and raised the question of whether others who have organized gatherings during the lockdown have faced similar consequences.
The CEO of ROK Studios wrote the following statement: “Are all, I mean ALL the politicians, Pastors, Nigerians who have held parties, gatherings , photo sessions, rallies, and opening ceremonies in Jail? I am not making excuses for her. Just asking. Because if they are not…… Yes, She was wrong. Nobody is perfect. #releaseFunke. #SheIsSorry.”
Mary responded to some of her followers who called her out for her statement.
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