Popular comedian turned activist, Debo Macaroni has opined that a lot of Nigerians believe the country will never get better.
Mr. Macaroni stated this in a tweet on Sunday night while advising Nigerians to sit up and get involved and create the country of their dream.
The Comedian turned activist who was arrested during #EndSars protest, said lots of conversation he have had with Nigerian Youths shows that they believe the country is irredeemable.
Calling on Nigerians to see corruption, nepotism and impunity as a cancer that needs to be tamed, Mr. Macaroni said he has now come to the conclusion that most Nigerians hate corruption because they’re not benefiting from it.
He said; “I see now that some of us only hate corruption, nepotism, impunity and bad governance because we do not benefit from it. Once we do, corruption is no longer black and white. It is color grey. We give corruption a new name and we even justify it.”
I see now that some of us only hate corruption, nepotism, impunity and bad governance because we do not benefit from it. Once we do, corruption is no longer black and white. It is color grey. We give corruption a new name and we even justify it.
— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) March 28, 2021
“I have had conversations with some people who strongly opine that Nigeria can never be better. And they say this with all conviction.. trust me to argue with all my strength and might that Nigeria will be better!! However, it seems we are caught up in one big circle.”
I have had conversations with some people who strongly opine that Nigeria can never be better. And they say this with all conviction.. trust me to argue with all my strength and might that Nigeria will be better!! However, it seems we are caught up in one big circle.
— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) March 28, 2021
“A friend said to me “ Debo this one wey u dey do Na your business o.. if I enter government like this, me sef go chop national cake “ – I was weak!! Because I know a lot of youths have this mindset. To some, Nigeria don spoil finish. Make we sef go chop our own.. is this the way?
On moving Nigeria forward politically, Mr. Macaroni said; “Everyone has a right to associate with whatever political party they so desire. But when it comes to good governance, accountability, integrity and service to the people for a better Nation, we should never compromise on that! Never!!!
According to him, “The way things are in Nigeria, our focus should be coming together to hold government accountable and making sure they do better.
“We as citizens must also not be found wanting because he who seeks equity must come with clean hands. Party loyalty should not lead to recklessness.
Speaking on the 2023 election and Youths inclusiveness in politics, Debo said if care is not taken, the Youths will be used as pawns in the chase game of Politicians.
He said; “2023 is almost here and politicians would use us against us!!! They have started work already. From celebrities, to social media influencers, to the kings of the streets, to the religious leaders.. it’s one Big Giant Cartel!!! If we can’t evolve into a force, we become pawns!!
“Person like me don talk say No APC or PDP!! And that’s a personal decision. I no follow anybody wey wan join the parties fight. If we all know what we are doing, we can collectively demand for good governance and work towards a better Nigeria. But we must evolve! We must!!
“We must evolve into a force!! I have been saying this!! It doesn’t need to be a new force! We can join one whose integrity has not been compromised. But we must evolve. Or else we just keep complaining!! We give it our best and keep pushing until that force becomes The Force!!
“This will give a lot of people like me who have been sitting on the fence for too long the chance to join hands with a movement that they can perhaps relate with. Some of us simply do not want to dine with the past or present government but then, we can’t continue to be quiet!!!
“Corruption is Corruption! That you benefit from it doesn’t make the corruption any lesser than it is. You are benefiting from a corrupt system that oppresses, kills, and leaves your fellow citizens in abject penury, rejection and dejection.
