Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, recently addressed being called an ex-convict. In an interview with influencer Isbae, Bobrisky clarified that he was never in prison but spent time at a correctional center. According to him, he regained his freedom on August 5 but took issue with the term “ex-convict,” which he feels doesn’t accurately describe his experience.
Bobrisky also shared that he enjoyed his time at the male correctional center. While many might assume the experience was negative, Bobrisky seemed to have embraced the environment and formed a positive outlook. He wants the public to recognize the difference between a prison and a correctional center and stop labeling him incorrectly.
This statement comes in response to widespread reports and social media commentary that labeled him an ex-convict following his release. Bobrisky remains adamant about reshaping the narrative and ensuring people understand his story correctly.
Bobrisky said,
‘’I am not an ex-convict because I can’t be convicted for spraying my money. I am not an ex-convict. I wouldn’t accept that.”
‘’It was a time to go and rest. I have been working so hard and I think their decision was okay for me. Their decision was to break me but sadly nothing happened to mummy of Lagos. I am still fine and still good and will continue to be fine and good. ‘
This people really wanted to break me. I have never seen anywhere they sentence someone for spraying their own money. Everything happened like a movie. ’I sprayed my own hard earned money and I was sentenced to where we have a lot of criminals. It is a whole lot.”
‘’I spent it at the male correctional center and I loved it. If they had allowed me to stay in the female correctional center, I wouldn’t have had fun. I wouldn’t have enjoyed myself. While I was at the male correctional center, I was the only different person there and so people were nice to me, showing me care, giving me stuffs. If I had stayed in the female ward, who would have shown me care?”
Despite the controversy, Bobrisky continues to live unapologetically and urges people to learn the truth before jumping to conclusions.
