Nigerian comedian and actor Mr. Macaroni has taken a swipe at government officials, accusing them of being out of touch with the daily struggles of ordinary citizens.
In a recent post, Mr. Macaroni highlighted the gap between the lives of the country’s leaders and those of the public, blaming both past and present politicians for Nigeria’s challenges. He called out the current administration for its lack of moral authority in criticizing previous governments while failing to address pressing issues.
He also criticized officials for shifting blame to past administrations instead of tackling the challenges faced by Nigerians today.
Mr. Macaroni pointed out how the wealth and privileges enjoyed by politicians shield them from the hardships ordinary people endure, including poor roads, rising food and fuel prices, and a lack of security. He stressed the importance of holding all leaders accountable for their actions, regardless of when they served.
In his words: “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. 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.”
He added: “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? “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 remarks have sparked a conversation on social media about the priorities of Nigerian leaders and the growing disconnection between them and the public.
