Mr. Macaroni, a Nigerian actor and activist, has called for more humility from public figures and criticized former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike for his rude remarks made while speaking to the public.
On October 29, 2024, Mr. Macaroni took to X to comment to the widely shared video of Wike speaking to the public and to voice his ire at the way public servants handle their constituents.
He stated indignantly, “Nigerian politicians have never been answerable to the public, which is why they have no respect for Nigerians. You are a civil servant! The FCT Minister said, “Are you stupid, is it because I came down to talk to you?” while speaking to some Nigerians the other day. You are speaking to the people who pay your salary, so what do you mean when you ask, “Is it because I came down to talk to you?”
Speaking to the powerful public servants, the actor reminded them that it is their duty to serve the people, not the other way around.
“Any privileges your office grants you are a result of your service to the people,” he declared. People are what you work for, not the other way around. There is no place for arrogance in public office! Nigeria is not a business. It is your responsibility to serve! No one has you as their chairman. Therefore, please remind Nigerian politicians that they are speaking to their constituents, not their supporters, the next time they address the public.
He spoke directly to Wike in a different post, emphasizing the importance of showing respect to his constituents.
“You are a PUBLIC SERVANT, @GovWike! Be extremely humble and respectful the next time you speak to the people that fund your salary. You should never ask Nigerians if they are stupid. Being Minister is not a favor you are doing to anyone! “I came down to talk to you, so is that why?” haha. Mr. Maconi wrote, “You must believe that you are speaking to your slaves.”
