Nigerian comedian and social commentator, Mr Macaroni, has explained why he has no plans to pursue a career in politics, saying the country’s political environment can change even people who were once widely respected.
The comedian made the remarks in a viral video while discussing the difficulties public figures face when they speak out on issues affecting ordinary Nigerians.
According to Mr Macaroni, people who consistently advocate for citizens can sometimes become targets of criticism from the same members of the public they seek to defend.
He said the experience can be frustrating, particularly when citizens appear to lose interest in issues they initially reacted strongly to.
“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,” he said.
The comedian said his observations of Nigeria’s political environment have also discouraged him from considering political office.
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“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,” he said.
Mr Macaroni recalled that some individuals he previously admired entered politics but, in his view, subsequently damaged the legacies they had established before joining the political arena.
“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.
He also criticised what he described as Nigerians’ tendency to quickly move on from major economic challenges.
Using fuel prices as an example, he said citizens often express anger over rising costs but soon stop discussing the issue.
“Everybody will just talk, one, two days, next thing, e don go, we don move on,” he said.
The comedian further questioned the idea that Nigerians should take pride in their ability to survive difficult conditions.
“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 said.
