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10 reasons why Buhari, APC got on the firing line of celebrities

For the Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government, goodwill is increasingly becoming a scarce commodity. The wave of disenchantment with public policy and governance is not only rising but threatening the cohesion of the country.

At the last check, Nigerian celebrities have taken up the gauntlet, venting their spleen at the way and manner the current administration has steered the affairs of the country.

The thrust of their grievances stems from everything that has gone wrong with the ruling party, especially at a time when Nigerians are facing tough times occasioned by rising cost of living.

Veteran dancehall artist, Daniel Wilson, was the first to stoke the fire when he rallied Nigerians against the government, taking a direct swipe at Buhari in a new song titled ‘Never Again’ (See video) which gathered a storm of comments and reactions on social media.

2Face Idibia is about now gearing up to lead what is deemed the first nationwide protest against bad governance which is planned to kick-off on the 5th of February 2017 (Read his initial outburst here). A retinue of other stars like Olamide, Davido, Burna Boy etc have queued up behind 2Face as they seek to amplify the pain of thousands of disillusioned Nigerians.

Songstress Yemi Alade also took a swipe at government when she suggested recently that rather than probe the staging of Big Brother Naija outside the country, the government should be questioning the recent tragic killing of over 200 internal refugees in a case of ‘mistaken bombing’ at an IDP camp in Borno State. (See attached tweet below).

For Chocolate City Chairman, Audu Maikori, the uproar over his claim that Nigerian citizens were being senselessly murdered by so-called Fulani herdsmen in Southern Kaduna got the social media and the government thoroughly agitated a couple of days back. (See tweets below).

Eccentric and equally controversial musician and social critic, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlyboy also surprised many when he took a detour recently, speaking publicly and openly declaring that he is a Biafran for the first time. (Read here).

See the 10 reasons why Buhari/APC have their heads on the chopping table of celebrities:

1. Plenty motion, no movement! The ‘Change’ mantra remains a mantra many moons after! The narrative about a new Nigeria looks like disappearing.

2. Read my lips! The land is littered with plenty of broken promises. Nigerians now ‘counting their teeth with their tongues’.

3. Body language gone awry! We are back to our old ways. Indiscipline reigns even inside Aso Rock, the president’s backyard! Magu versus DSS on our mind.

4. Hunger, joblessness to the rescue! He who feels it, knows it. Check out the streets and battered shoes.

5. Divided we stand! : At least, everyone now agrees that Nigeria has never been this divided. IPOB, Biafra, Avengers, Herdsmen Vs Farmers, Christians Vs Muslims, the list goes on.

6. Change! Reverse mode activated!! Most stats, anywhere you find them, are pointing down south. Name it! Naira value, inflation, unemployment, etc.

7. Unleash the dragon! The goons in shaded glasses are back, like in the military era. The rule of law is about freezing in the cooler. Ask the Supreme Court Justices and Apostle Johnson Suleiman.

8. Return of the cabals! Junaid Mohammed hasn’t stopped talking about nepotism. Even the presidency has refused to deny it.

9. Do as I say, not as I do! Believe in Nigeria! The president is currently on medical vacation abroad. The handwriting is clear enough, isn’t it?

10. Welcome to a crazy future! (See video).

 



 

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  1. Margret Dickson

    January 28, 2017 at 7:53 am

    Our leaders are very lazy and extremely greedy. They will soon realize how influential the celebrities are in the society, when politicians are betraying us, celebrities are standing for us!

  2. Johnson Amadi

    January 28, 2017 at 7:57 am

    Nigerian celebrities have been sleeping and running from responsibilities for too long. This Buhari-led government has obviously forced them to wake up from their slumber and talk on bad governance. This should not be limited to the celebrities alone, we citizens have to stand up to let this government know what they are doing is very bad.

  3. Animashaun Ayodeji

    January 28, 2017 at 8:03 am

    When there’s hardship in Nigeria, the senators are still including Land Cruisers and other exotic automobiles in their crazy budget that it’s 30% will be funded by loan. They don’t care how the common men survive, the only thing they care about is their stomach and their family’s. Let us all march in mass with TuFace come February 5, to protest against these evil leaders and their bad governance.

    • Roland Uchendu Pele

      January 28, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Nigerians are more pained over the recklessness of this administration because of the stress we all went through to unseat the previous one, hoping to get something better today.

      It’s a pity the disappointment is on the high side. No one could have predicted that a government so supported would come on board without the will to make required changes in governance! It’s just a pity!

  4. seyi jelili

    January 28, 2017 at 8:18 am

    The 10 reasons why the celebrities are taking to street and criticising buhari’s government have some political undertone. I am sure some big politicians are behind the scene .

    • Amaka Okoro

      January 28, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      No body is behind any scene but the celebrities are also affected with buhari governance’s and they are not happy the way things are moving in the country

  5. Balarabe musa

    January 28, 2017 at 10:02 am

    Celebrities are only doing this for their selfish reasons because they don’t generate money like before again hinged on recession. Most of their organised shows now record low patronage. They think buhari is like jonathan that always call on celebrities to come sing for good millions of naira because he loves social life but baba buhari can not spend #100,000 to call any fucking celebrity because he is not a wasteful person. The so called tuface wedding was largely sponsored by politicians then. So we should not be fooled that they are fighting for us but for their selfish reason.

    • yanju omotodun

      January 28, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      That is a lie. There is no sense in your jargons. Celebrities are only fighting against bad governance. They are making their cool cash in spite of recession but they just felt they should support the masses.

      • Amarachi Okoye

        January 28, 2017 at 4:02 pm

        I don’t believe you they are fighting because they are facing challenges in there industry and need money to move forward

    • Nonso Ezeugo

      January 28, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      What ever reason it may be that is there business. And not buhari business because buhari don’t give a dam about anybody so celebrities should do what will give them money and forget about the president

  6. Joy Madu

    January 28, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    Hahahah so celebrities are also affected in this recession na wa ooo. I thought they are ok because the way they produce movies i begin they Wonder if recession no reach there side. But thank God they are able to talk

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