- Skit maker and comedian, Mr Macaroni has urged Nigerian politicians to respect the masses.
- He specifically called out Wike over a viral clip where he asked a group of people if they were stupid simply because they engaged him in a mild exchange.
- Macaroni stressed that politicians should know they’re public servants and should serve with humility.
Nigerian actor and activist, Mr. Macaroni has spoken out against former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike’s recent remarks, calling for greater humility from public officials.
Mr. Macaroni expressed his outrage on X, reacting to a viral video of Wike (Minister of FCT) addressing citizens, highlighting the lack of regard Nigerian politicians have for their people.
He emphasized that public officials are accountable to the people, not the other way around. Mr. Macaroni reminded them that their privileges come from serving the people, and arrogance has no place in public office. He stressed that Nigeria is not a private entity, and their duty is to serve.
In his words:
“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!!!”
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In a direct address to Wike, Mr. Macaroni stated that as a public servant, he should speak to citizens with humility and respect.
He criticized Wike’s questioning of citizens’ intelligence and reminded him that being a minister is not a favor, but a service to the people.
“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.”
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