Mr Macaroni, a Nigerian comedian cum activist, has taken to social media blast to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and its supporters of hypocrisy and online bullying.
This comes shortly after Governor Sanwo-Olu’s criticism of Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi.
It would be recalled that Sanwo-Olu in a statement on Sunday berated Peter Obi’s recent remarks at Johns Hopkins University, accusing him of “de-marketing” Nigeria on the international stage and lacking the moral authority to criticize President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the economy.
According to Sanwo-Olu, Obi’s eight-year tenure was marked by a rise in poverty, and a lack of significant infrastructure development, including schools and hospitals.
“Mr Obi talks a good game. But was he able to reduce poverty while he governed Anambra? Under Peter Obi, the poverty rate in Anambra jumped to 53.7 per cent,” Sanwo-Olu said
The governor further argued that while Obi allegedly failed to deliver measurable development, Tinubu had lifted “millions out of poverty” during his time as Lagos governor, citing initiatives like the construction of schools and the provision of student loans.
In reaction to the Lagos State governor’s criticism, Obi’s supporters, popularly known as Obidients, flooded the social media space accusing Sanwo-Olu of playing the role of Tinubu’s “loyal apprentice” and digressing from the real issues Nigerians are facing.
Macaroni, on the other hand took a direct swipe at APC loyalists who have consistently attacked him online since his outspoken role during the #EndSARS movement.
“Finally, APC Trolls are just as vicious and evil as any other online mob!” Macaroni wrote.
He also said, “They have insulted, attacked and cursed me since 2020 up till now! They are not saints! They are evil and wicked! They are the real headless mob with a unique talent of gaslighting and playing the victim.”