Nigerian comedian and actor, Mr. Macaroni, has unleashed a scathing attack on the current Nigerian administration, accusing government officials of hypocrisy and insensitivity.
In a recent post on X, he emphasized that both past and present politicians share responsibility for Nigeria’s underdevelopment. However, he singled out members of the current administration, stating they have no moral right to criticize their predecessors while failing to address the pressing hardships facing Nigerians today.
“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 of the current Government who continue to use billions to buy Cars and Jets while Nigerians are languishing in poverty,” Mr. Macaroni wrote.
He pointed out the insensitive nature of government officials, who often shift blame to past administrations instead of tackling current issues. Mr. Macaroni highlighted the stark contrast between the luxurious lifestyles of Nigerian leaders and the struggles of everyday citizens.
“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. “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?”
Mr. Macaroni’s message urges Nigerians to prioritize national interests over temporary gains offered by politicians and to hold past and present leaders accountable for the country’s underdevelopment.