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Ero-Arike balm workers appeal to Nigerians against product boycott
Workers and marketers of the Ero-Arike herbal balm brand have issued a social media appeal to Nigerians, requesting that the public not boycott the product due to the political activities of its owner, Falilat Oyetunji.
The backlash follows controversy from the Osun State governorship election, where Oyetunji was seen supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. The election, held on August 15, 2026, resulted in a victory for the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke.
In videos circulating online, marketers argued that the business provides essential livelihoods for many families across various locations, including Lagos, Oyo, Ibadan, Owo, and Agbara. They emphasized that the brand supports diverse groups, including Hausa and Muslim communities, and urged consumers to separate the product from the owner’s political affiliations to protect the employees' incomes.
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Ademola Adeleke · All Progressives Congress · Ero-Arike · Falilat Oyetunji · Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Ademola Adeleke won the Osun governorship election held on August 15, 2026. spiceradiong.com · tribuneonlineng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Marketers of Ero-Arike balm have appealed to Nigerians to continue purchasing the product despite political controversy. spiceradiong.com · platinumpost.news · tribuneonlineng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The balm brand employs and supports people in Oyo, Ibadan, Lagos, Owo, and Agbara. platinumpost.news · tribuneonlineng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The controversy stems from owner Falilat Oyetunji’s support for APC candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji during the Osun governorship election. spiceradiong.com · tribuneonlineng.com