Nigerian talent manager Ubi Franklin has fired back at critics following heavy backlash over his recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The controversy erupted after reports emerged that music star Davido led a delegation—including Franklin, nightlife promoter Cubana Chief Priest, and other members of the 30BG crew—to meet with President Tinubu and other dignitaries in Abuja.
After Franklin shared photos from the meeting on social media, many Nigerians expressed outrage, questioning the motive behind the visit.
Responding on his X page on Monday, Franklin dismissed the backlash as hypocritical. He argued that most of those criticizing him would not hesitate to seize a similar opportunity.
“If any of you here get the opportunity to meet even your Local Government chairman, I am sure you will be open to it, let alone a president,” he stated. “If I get another opportunity to meet Mr. President, I’ll do it again and again.”
Franklin made it clear that the criticism doesn’t bother him, noting that he’s used to being misjudged and falsely accused over the years without allowing it to derail him.
“I have been abused, misunderstood, and lied against for too long and I no still send una,” he wrote.
He also reiterated his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he has never hidden his affiliation with the ruling party. Wrapping up his response, Franklin accused his critics of double standards, insisting they would have done the same if in his shoes.
