Nigerian comedian and activist Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr. Macaroni, has taken a firm stand against members of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration criticizing past governments. In a series of posts on his X handle (formerly Twitter), Macaroni expressed his frustration over the insensitivity of the current administration, accusing it of thriving at the expense of suffering Nigerians.
Reacting to comments from Tinubu’s aides targeting former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Macaroni declared that only Nigerians, as victims of successive governments’ failures, have the right to call out past administrations.
He wrote, “I no send any Nigerian politician, but only the people have the right to call out or criticize 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.”
Macaroni further criticized the political elite, stating that both past and present leaders share the blame for the challenges facing Nigeria today. He emphasized the importance of holding all administrations accountable for their actions.
“I believe all Nigerian politicians, past or present, have contributed largely to the rot in our country today. Nigerians must continue to hold both past and present leaders accountable. But members of this current administration have no such right! They are even more insensitive to the hardships in the country.”
Macaroni slammed the Tinubu-led government for what he termed "tone-deaf leadership." He accused the administration of diverting attention from present challenges by pointing fingers at past leaders.
“The current government is flogging the people mercilessly but still wants to dictate when and how the people should cry. Those holding the whip now cannot criticize those who held it before because the crime of flogging Nigerians is one and the same.”
The activist also condemned Nigerians who continue to defend bad governance and anti-people policies for personal gain. He argued that the political elite live in a bubble, immune to the daily struggles of the average citizen.
“They drive the best cars, so they are immune to potholes. They fly private jets, so flight price increases don’t matter to them. They are surrounded by heavy security, so why should they care about rising crime? The people pay for their feeding and allowances, so food or fuel hikes don’t affect them.”
In his concluding remarks, Macaroni urged Nigerians to unite and hold politicians accountable for the nation’s suffering. He emphasized that the time had come to challenge leaders who continue to prioritize their comfort over the needs of the people.
“No matter the pain and suffering the people endure, these so-called leaders are shielded from it. Nigerians must stand together and demand better governance from those responsible for the hardship we face today.”
