#FuelSubsidyRemoval: Young Nigerians ask, “Where is D’banj?”

by Wifred Okiche

 “D’banj Iscariot!”

Following the unpopular removal of the fuel subsidy by the federal government, young Nigerians have taken to social network site, Twitter to vent out their frustration with the government – and, as collateral damage, the celebrities that supported or are seen to have supported President Goodluck Jonathan during the elections last year.

Top on everyone’s list has been the Entertainer himself, D’banj who remixed his hit single ‘Scapegoat’ to support the president’s campaign – churning out the popular “I will vote for Goodluck Jona” song. Mr Endowned also claimed to represent the youth of the country in an interview with the president that was to become one of the most derided television moments of 2011.

Twitter has clearly become the most popular tool of organising for the anti-removal protests.

Two days ago, is producer Don Jazzy tweeted his regrets about voting for President Jonathan saying he was “fooled”, but many of his fans have wondered why D’banj has remained mute on the matter – even though D’banj is not a known user of the social networking platform.

See some of the remarks:

@ikeffas: ‘’But wia is @ D’banj??? What is his take on subsidy removal? Shey he is Jona’s friend.’’

@uwemspeaks: ‘’Dear Don Jazzy and D’banj, thank you for endorsing GEJ on behalf of the youth. U endorsed hardship. #OccupyNigeria’’

@AC_hawt4k: ‘’@D’banj and the likes of those that supported Jonathan, hope u guys can c dat u r now the scapegoats *msheew*’’

@Ezue: ‘’@Don Jazzy, why has your guy @D’banj not said anything about #OccupyNigeria after GEJ has made him look foolish?’’

@iarbenchy: ‘’Where’s d Youth ambassador, @Dbanj?’’

@Mclippi: “D’banj Iscariot!”

@tkglam2003: ‘’Where the hell is Dbanj n co now? After deceiving ppl with that stupid GEJ campaign song. Dey shld go n protest if they were not bribed #OccupyNigeria’’

@Day_Ji: ‘’God knows what Dbanj is thinking right now. Sure must regret endorsing GEJ with dat arrangee interview #FuelSubsidy’’

@06031985: ‘’’I go vote for Goodluck Jonathan’ where is @D’banj in all of dis?’’

@bonduze: ‘’#OccupyNigeria. D’banj has sold his right to do what is right’’

What do you think? Sound off here.

Comments (3)

  1. 2 me Dbanj jst did his shoot n took off he cannot b blamed cause wish he knew abot dis subsidy he wuldnt hav gone dat far. He shuld sing somfin else like badluck jona n make some kool cash. Ciao!!

  2. D'banj is jst foolish,greedy,theif,dat serves him right he can't talk or sing again God will remove subsidy frm his songs amen

  3. Abeg u guyz should just leave Dbanj alone did he force u pple to vote for badluck besides he only did his job by singing and collecting money

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