Nigerian Instagram comedian, skit maker and actor Mr Macaroni has raised alarm over threats to his life for not supporting a particular presidential candidate.
NewsOnline reports that, the entertainer who doubles as an activist came online in the early hours of today to share a series of tweet, which indicated that he has been receiving numerous threats and intention of attack against his life, from unknown individuals. This time around, the threats were said to have come from a supporters of one of the presidential candidates for the 2023 Nigeria presidential election.
Taking to the blue app he tweeted the following.
I went to visit my mother 2 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…
— MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) August 14, 2022
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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!!— MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) August 14, 2022
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.
— MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) August 14, 2022
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,
— MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) August 14, 2022
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;
— MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) August 14, 2022
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!
— MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) August 14, 2022
Nigerians took to his tweet to wish him safety and prayed God’s protections for him, As the elections are drawing nearer, more people will be reporting issues like this, all we can do is pray and hope that, the forth coming elections are free and fair.
