by Victoria Chukwuani :
Nigerian skit maker cum Nollywood actor, Debo Adebayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has slammed Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and other Nigerian leaders over their lack of respect for Nigerians. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the comedian turn activist’s statement comes days after Wike used uncouth language and insulting words on some residents of Lugbe over land grabbing allegations. The movie star also cited the case of the Abia lawmaker, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, who threatened to make a Bolt driver disappear and boasted he will not face any consequences.
In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Mr Macaroni said politicians lack regard for Nigerians because they have never been accountable to the masses. He wrote: “Dear @GovWike , you are a PUBLIC SERVANT! Next time you want to address the citizens who pay your salary, do so with utmost humility and respect. Never go about asking Nigerians if they are stupid… you are not doing anyone a favor by being Minister!!! “Is it because I came down to talk to you” lol… You must think you are talking to your slaves.”
He continued saying: “Nigerian politicians lack regard for Nigerians and this is because they have never been accountable to the people.
“The other day the FCT Minister was addressing some Nigerians and he said; “are you stupid, is it because I came down to talk to you”
“You are a civil servant! “What do you mean by “is it because I came down to talk to you?”
“You are talking to the people that pay your salary!!! Whatever privileges your office allows you is as a function of your service to the people! You work for the people and not the other way round. Arrogance has no place in public office!!!
“Nigeria is not a private entity. Your duty is to serve!!! You are not anybody’s chairman.
“So, next time any Nigerian politician is addressing the people, please remind them that they are speaking to the people they are serving, not their followers.”
