Celebrities, including singers, actors, and media personalities, often face intense backlash when they publicly endorse political parties or candidates.
Their opinions can spark heated reactions from fans, with many turning to social media to express their disagreement through insults and personal attacks.
This growing trend has caused many public figures to distance themselves from political affiliations to avoid the fallout.
Kumawood actor, Clement Bonney, also known as Mr.
Beautiful recently opened up about his own experience after endorsing former President Mahama.
The legendary thespian revealed that he left social media for eight years due to the backlash he faced after declaring support for the former President.In an interview with Hit FM's Merqury Quaye, he explained how the 2016 elections, where he predicted Mahama's victory, turned his life upside down online.Following the election results, which did not favor Mahama, Mr.
Beautiful became a target of insults.
Fans and even some of his colleagues took to his social media platforms to criticize him, hurling insults and making defamatory statements.
The actor noted that the intensity of the negative responses was overwhelming, and he felt the need to take a step back from the online space.Read Also: Mr Beautiful Says He Introduced 'Celebrity Political Endorsement' In Ghana"For eight years I was off social media because people just came there to insult me, just because of my affiliation to John Mahama and my declaration of the 2016 election," he explained.However, since rejoining social media not too long ago, Mr.
Beautiful shared that the atmosphere has changed.
He revealed that many of those who had insulted him in the past have now sent him uplifting messages, and some have even apologized.
He specifically recalled an apology he received from a lady who had previously lashed out at him because of his political affiliations.
Despite the harsh treatment he faced, Mr.
Beautiful expressed gratitude for the apologies and noted that this experience has taught him a lot about people and how their perspectives can change over time.
His return to social media seems to signal a renewed connection with his fans, many of whom have shown him support."Somebody sent me a message from Takoradi in the Western Region, and you know Sekondi, and Takoradi are typical NPP communities, a young lady from there sent me a message saying Mr beautiful I never liked when I was growing up because of your NDC and Mahama thing, but today I want you to ask almighty Allah for forgiveness, for me because I insulted you, I never liked you, not knowing you saw something we did not see, anytime I see you on TV I feel bad because my conscience is not clear," he said.
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