Popular Nigerian actor and comedian, Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has reacted to criticisms that trailed his refusal to greet Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The skit maker had ignored attempts by the Lagos governor to speak with him at an event in January.
Mr Macaroni claims to hold a grudge against Sanwo-Olu because the governor masterminded his police detention and brutalization during the #EndSars agitation.
The controversy was re-ignited on microblogging platform X by controversial lawyer Muhammed Adam prompting Mr Macaroni to address the issue.
The comedian dismissed the backlash, stating that he would not greet the governor even if given another opportunity.
“This is the last time I will address this matter. It is not worth my peace of mind. Since you people won’t stop attacking me because I didn’t greet Governor Sanwo-Olu, next time I see him, I still won’t greet him. And this time, even if he calls me, I won’t answer. You people will cry today, tomorrow, and forever,” he wrote.
He added, “The people are suffering! The price of everything is up. Instead of you people to hold your leaders accountable, you are busy kissing their bumbum.
“Some people called out their state governors every day, then went behind closed doors to collect envelopes to become praise singers. It hurts them when they see that not everyone is for sale.
“These people have no honour, no code, no respect or dignity whatsoever. They have become slaves to the servants of the people. This is why Nigeria is the way Nigeria is. The people worship and defend their oppressors.”
