Nigerian actor and comedian, Adebowale Adedayo also popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has critique the current Nigerian administration, accusing its officials of hypocrisy, insensitivity, and failing to address the country’s pressing challenges.
Macaroni in a post shared on his X handle (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday expressed frustration at Nigerian politicians, past and present, holding them collectively responsible for the nation’s underdevelopment.
However, he reserved specific criticism for members of the current administration, arguing that they lack the moral authority to condemn their predecessors while ignoring the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians.
He wrote in part, “I no send any Nigerian politician, but only the people have the right to call out or criticise any politician or government past or present! Not Spokespersons for the current Government who continue to use billions to buy Cars and Jets while Nigerians are languishing in poverty. I personally believe all Nigerian politicians past or present have contributed largely to the rot in our country today and as such, Nigerians must continue to hold past and present leaders accountable.”
The comedian argued that the people, not government spokespersons, have the right to criticise political leaders. He questioned how officials can justify lavish expenditures on cars, jets, and allowances while millions of Nigerians languish in poverty.
Mr. Macaroni detailed the gap between the lifestyles of Nigerian leaders and the struggles of everyday citizens. He emphasised how officials, cushioned by their wealth and privileges, remain immune to the challenges plaguing the public.
“They drive the best cars, so they are immune to potholes on the roads. They fly private jets, so who cares about the increase in flight prices?” he wrote.
The activist added, “They are heavily protected with the DSS, military and police, so why should they care about you whose phone was just stolen last night on the street because there was no officer on patrol, no street light or security camera? The people pay for their feeding and transport allowance so why should they care about the hike in food or fuel prices? They even have perfume allowance… I could go on and on but to what end?”
He also criticised the government’s tendency to blame past administrations for the country’s woes instead of taking responsibility and implementing solutions.
It is worthy to note that, the actor has always called out the government on its shortcomings.
Recently, Macaroni had directly called out the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the poor condition of Lagos roads.
