Mr Macaroni explains refusal to enter politics

Nigerian comedian and media personality Mr Macaroni, has spoken on his refusal to become a politician, stating that watching the Nigerian political space has made him reluctant to pursue a political career.

While speaking in a video, Mr Macaroni claimed that people who go into politics are at the risk of losing their public respect. He stated that people who advocate for citizens can end up being criticised by the same people they are trying to represent.

“I’m so happy about how things have been, and you keep talking, and it seems like you’re the troublesome person. The same Nigerians that you speak for turn against you. I look at Nigeria, and I don’t think I want to get into the political space because it seems like the political space in Nigeria corrupts the very best of us. Men that you have looked up to and you have respected, they got into politics and ruined their legacy. I look at the political space in Nigeria, and I’m not thrilled,” he said.

Mr Macaroni also spoke about Nigerians reactions to national problems, stating that the people are quick to move on from issues that actively affect them.

“Even we, the people, the average Nigerian, move on. Okay, look at fuel price now, the wahala wey everybody dey shout. Everybody will just talk, one, two days, next thing, e don go, we don move on. Nigerians take pride in telling you, ah, if you can survive in Nigeria, you can survive anywhere. It’s not something to brag about,” he added.