Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede says she has stepped away from public advocacy after backlash over her tax comments in Nigeria.
Yvonne Jegede’s tax comments sparked debate on social media after she questioned why many Nigerians pay taxes but still fund basic services such as security, water and electricity. She shared a follow-up statement on her Instagram page on Monday, July 13, 2026, saying the online criticism had affected her mental health and that she would no longer speak on national issues.
Following the criticism, the actress said the online attacks had affected her mental health and that she would no longer speak on national issues.
Jegede said many Nigerians pay taxes but still pay for basic services because public services are unreliable.
Her comments quickly spread across social media and drew mixed reactions.
After the backlash, Jegede said she was stepping away from public advocacy.
She said the criticism had affected her mental health and added that many public figures avoid speaking on national issues because of online attacks.
Her statement sparked debate across X, Facebook and Instagram.
Some users supported her views on taxation, while others criticised her comments and her decision to stop speaking on national issues.
