Like our people say, “the polity is hot, all man eye dey red, nobody wan hear word.”
Politics is usually an explosive subject in these parts. It’s become worse now because of the tension in the land. So anyone making certain utterances should have familiarised themselves with the “Buyers Beware” clause (for politics): It can blow up in your face.
Former Vice President Atiku probably did not peruse that particular fine print before he released this message on Twitter:
Nigeria doesn't need a Rwandan Déjà vu – a statement against the release of a song disparaging people of Igbo origin https://t.co/3hM3g4eUyl pic.twitter.com/h3fOH61Nwm
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) August 7, 2017
Kayode Ogundamisi first called him out:
.@atiku it is a new low, you trying to link the condemnable anti-Igbo song being circulated with the mayhem in #AnambraTragedy for politics. pic.twitter.com/QdAxRnPqMi
— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) August 7, 2017
Cue the back and forth:
Dear Kayode, two serious incidents can be addressed in a single statement, you know. Definitely better than silence #smile https://t.co/tWwCZhPHzH
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) August 7, 2017
Silence isn't an option for anyone with regards to #AnambraTragedy & #mambilamassacre however linking anti Igbo song to Anambra isn't right pic.twitter.com/dKCDRwhU2T
— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) August 7, 2017
Your statement is self explanatory.The deranged drug dealer in #AnambraTragedy would never have been inspired by the horrible anti Igbo song pic.twitter.com/AVtmgDDWca
— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) August 7, 2017
Then Nigerians raked the former VP over hot coals. The onslaught was relentless. See below:
Not our president
Stop this your illusional campaign of being a nationalist. It will not take you to Aso Rock @atiku
— Sabiu Zaranda (@Binzaranda) August 7, 2017
#smile Whether I'm in politics or not, we still have to live in this country we call home. That means we must work for peace for everyone. https://t.co/5CmFmtJ9vE
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) August 7, 2017
You will never be president of Nigeria by God's grace. This statement is totally shameful, those two issues are totally unconnected!
— Saheed Afolabi (@afosahid) August 7, 2017
I pray to Allah to never give @atiku opportunity to rule Nigeria.
— Imamhadejia (@imamhadejia) August 7, 2017
pls God we have spoken, we dont want this man in 2019 oooh, no matter what he does
— thelastdon (@messithelastdon) August 7, 2017
Atiku is a disgrace, he's too desperate to have access to the treasury. He shld continue to waste his time, majority of us know his mission.
— Lefty Against Rogues (@kakra68) August 7, 2017
Only criminals
Drug Barons
Kidnappers
Corrupt officialsWill vote for @atiku
— I AM NOT UNDERSTANDING (@awwaliyerh) August 7, 2017
Desperado
— Abdulhafiz Nuhu (@abdulnuhu051) August 7, 2017
Atiku, the rubble rouser! Maybe you are the author of the nonexistent song. Forget that your presidential pipe dream. It is not teneble.
— YB Saleh (@ybsaleh) August 7, 2017
When Kana open radio station and was insulting everyone singing war everyday did you post something like this? Or u want d Igbo vote
— I AM NOT UNDERSTANDING (@awwaliyerh) August 7, 2017
When the motive has been established by the police, here, someone wants to score cheap political points.
To be president na by force?— Gabriel Abumere (@gabrielabumere) August 8, 2017
Atiku For All
I read @atiku epistle and concur with his address of 2 issues which are similar as it bothers on hate.I dont get how u missed it
— ifeanyi gbujie (@gbujieio) August 7, 2017
Curious Cats
Which anti Igbo song is that please? Is it in Hausa?
— Fareedah Ibrahim (@fareedahibrahim) August 7, 2017
I am curious too
— Alhamdullillah (@Osuahi) August 7, 2017
Deceived
https://twitter.com/uncleprince/status/894582980143968257
you are perfectly right but he thought we can be brainwashed just like we should remind him of his antecedent
— ISIAQ OPORO (@isiaq4life) August 7, 2017
Hol’ up! Hol’ up! Hold uppp!
Why can't we look at the merit of his comment and forget about his presidential interest.
— Josiah Achimugu (@jachimugu) August 7, 2017
When has it become… to lend out a voice in condemnation-to forewarn of issues portending danger is now crime? Pls Atiku can't b in silence
— Egba A. Kelsey🇳🇬 (@kels418) August 7, 2017
The new low is you seeing something wrong with a very valid statement the man's followers expected from their leader, @Ngr president or not.
— UA (@WindShadow) August 7, 2017
https://twitter.com/jaidofficial/status/894598058402623488
Which icon? Only in a country like Nigeria that Atiku can be icon to you.
— Hormoy (@hormoy) August 7, 2017
https://twitter.com/jaidofficial/status/894616755385053191
Wrong target
https://twitter.com/RonforteTowers/status/894612723698458626
Your silence on the #Mambillamassacre was VERY loud! Do whatever you can to famz the Igbo but not hypocrisy! https://t.co/j9Eyuh0aGy
— Adeola (@_Aadeolaa) August 7, 2017
She went innn.
