“Dele Odule is one of the people that I can say was always there” – Jide Kosoko Reveals Why He Can Never Reconcile With Some Leaders in the industry

One of the pioneers of the Yoruba movies industry, Prince Jide Kosoko has revealed why is angry with some leaders in the ANTP.

The multi-talented actor, while speaking ongoing crisis between ANTP and TAMPAN, said that he can no longer settle with leaders who are joking with the seriousness that the movie industry deserves.

Jide Kosoko, while reacting to questions from the City People Magazine team, disclosed that the time of reconciliation between him and some of these leaders is over.

“Let me quickly say this, that should have been the best, but I am sorry. It is not likely. Let me say something, we are in a room, with about five to six people that over the years, some people behaviour are quite different from yours to the extent of always being afraid to sit in their midst. As far as I am concerned, the association is just a group. We are all still in the same industry.”

Reacting to the coming together of the two associations, Jide Kosoko disclosed that he will not be a cog in the wheel of the two associations coming together, however, emphasized that he can not do what will affect his life.

His words, “Who am I? I am not the President of TAMPAN, I am just a member of Board of Trustee. I am not even the chairman, I am just the secretary of the board. If there’s an attempt to do that I will not be against it, but I Jide Kosoko, I cherish my life and I am not against unity.

“The woman gave her judgment based on what she believes. We are not complaining but if there is still any plan under the leadership of Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin) and other leadership, whatever they decide on is their decision.

“If they think we can come together, why not. But personally there are some people I may not want to sit with in my life again let alone talking about association.

“I have seen a lot. Let me tell you something. I had over 11 years set back in the industry. I was busy going to court every now and then, who were the people with me? The only person I can say was always there, though few of them, people like Dele Odule. It is not like they were going to court alone. They were all in support of what I was doing,” Prince Jide Kosoko maintained.