Yvonne Jegede Withdraws From Advocacy, Blames Double Taxation and Backlash

Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede says she is stepping back from national advocacy after facing criticism over her comments on political corruption. She condemned the practice of double taxation, where citizens fund their own basic infrastructure despite paying taxes while public revenues are diverted to political elites. Jegede says this system has taken a heavy toll on her mental health. According to her, the more she speaks out against governance failures, the more she is dragged online. She adds that bigotry and hostile reactions show why many Nigerians stay silent in times of crisis.

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