A Nigerian actor, activist, and comic skit maker, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has drawn the attention of Nigerians to several threats to his life for not supporting a ‘particular presidential candidate’.
The content creator stated that despite the attacks, he would continue to speak against injustice and oppression in Nigeria
He disclosed this on his twitter handle adding that some of the threats he has been receiving for not supporting a particular presidential candidate, whose identity he refused to disclose, were coming from the supporters and members of the Presidential candidate’s party.
According to him, (Macaroni), he has been receiving different threats including cyber bullying through different online attacks and tribal propaganda, from some party members and supporters of the certain presidential candidate because they feel he is against their choice.
His twits; “I went to visit my mother two weeks ago. I was giving out money to some people in the neighborhood as I always do anytime I go home.
“A woman walked up to me and asked why I am against a particular candidate.. I said I am not against anyone. All I want is for a better country.
“And that can only happen when we vote in good leaders. The next thing she said is that I should better watch myself because they know where my people live. I asked if that was a threat and she continued saying all sorts. My sister and manager were with me and I have a video!
“I can go on and on about different threats that I have received from some party members or supporters of a presidential candidate because they somehow believe that I am against their choice. Cyber bullying via different online attacks and tribal propaganda,
“There is so much dishonesty going on and it gets worse by the day. But my messaging will never change! Nigerians have suffered enough!!! Look around you and look at the serious challenges we are facing as a people.
“There’s no Messiah anywhere! However, to stand a chance for a better Nation come 2023, we must elect the most suitable options to occupy positions of leadership in the country. We must individually analyze these candidates by examining their past records, their current state of mind, their capacity and capability; Vis-à-vis the respective positions they wish to occupy.
“Do your research and vote for the right candidates. I rest my case. For now!”
