Mr Macaroni reveals why he won’t go into politics
Nigerian comedian and social commentator Mr Macaroni has explained his reluctance to enter politics, citing his observations about the country’s political environment and the experiences of people he previously respected.
Speaking in a viral video, the comedian discussed the challenges of speaking publicly about national issues and defending the interests of ordinary Nigerians.
He said advocates can sometimes find themselves criticised by the very citizens whose concerns they are trying to highlight.
According to him, persistent advocacy can make a person appear troublesome, particularly when the public loses interest in an issue after initially expressing outrage.
“The same Nigerians that you speak for turn against you,” he said.
Mr Macaroni said his observations have made him reluctant to pursue a political career.
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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.
He also spoke about people who served as sources of inspiration to him before venturing into politics.
According to the comedian, some of those individuals eventually damaged the legacies they had established.
“Men that you have looked up to and you have respected, they got into politics and ruined their legacy,” he said.
He said the development had contributed to his reservations about joining the political space.
The social commentator further criticised the way Nigerians respond to economic challenges, using fuel prices as an example.
He said citizens often express frustration when fuel prices increase but quickly move on to other matters after a few days.
“Everybody will just talk, one, two days, next thing, e don go, we don move on,” he said.
Mr Macaroni also challenged the idea that Nigerians should be proud of their ability to survive difficult circumstances.
He argued that the need to constantly endure hardship should not be presented as something admirable.
“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.
