Some Nigerians on social media platforms have poured their anger on Ayo ‘AY’ Makun, a comedian, for defending Funke Akindele, Nollywood actress, who violated the Lagos state’s lockdown directives.
Akindele and Abdulrasheed Bello, her husband, were on Monday sentenced to 14-day community service each for going against social distance measures put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
This was after they were arrested on Sunday, hours after they threw a house party to celebrate Bello’s birthday.
The development had generated heated controversies on social media, with many Nigerians airing their different views on the matter.
Joining the fray, the comedian had taken to his Twitter page to tackle those who “were in support” of Akindele’s arrest but continue to keep quiet while “their oppressors” have a field day in government.
His comment had opened the floodgates of mixed reactions, with many Nigerians throwing a lot of flak at him for defending the film star even when she went against the law.
Olufisiayo, a Nigerian Twitter user, also berated the comedian, describing him as a “bloody hypocrite”.
“The countless oppressors in govt are the ones who buy “table for 1million” at your shows & you never once called them out. All you do is some dry jokes in sutana, spit into microphones & kiss their asses. You are a bloody hypocrite ni e, Ayo Makun. Twat,” he wrote.
The countless oppressors in govt are the ones who buy "table for 1million" at your shows & YOU NEVER ONCE called them out. All you do is some dry jokes in sutana, spit into microphones & kiss their asses.
Bloody hypocrite ni e, Ayo Makun. Twat. https://t.co/PqtXjl0voW
— Sage. (@Olufisiayo) April 6, 2020
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Here is what some other Nigerians had to say:
My attention has been drawn to the fact that AY came to accuse you all of not facing "your oppressors"
In other leagues, comedians like Trevor Noah use their skill to run VAR CHECKS on politicians
AdvertisementBut AY is here shouting and blaming us for a very avoidable Celebrity Own goal
— Ebube The Statesman (@akaebube) April 7, 2020
Why we are on this subject, please can we have any tweet or comment or even a video where AY called out any of our countless oppressors in government. At least he is a Nigerian and he has the platform to use for speaking the truth to power
AdvertisementWe can start the calling out from here
— Blessed Beyond Measure (BBM) (@Drmuzoic) April 6, 2020
Bros AY enriched himself by selling table for 5 to our oppressors through the years. HYPOCRITE!!! https://t.co/EXRqDpbHD3
— Gagznation (@Gagznation) April 7, 2020
Bros AY. Acting like u do not know pple exert so much energy to call out oppressors in govt is hypocritical,2day they are oppressors becos dey took a stand against one of ur own. 2marow when they sit in ur show u praise them.
Let me report u 2 @jidesanwoolu https://t.co/lK14CbgBDU— Godwin (@godimangellyn) April 7, 2020
He just blew it! The Covidiot woulda done the same thing our dear funke did, but the nerve to call Nigerians mindless!!!! Shows how he low holds Nigerians !!! The mindless people who throng your dryland comedic stupidity. Never used his status for any social good ! Mumu with lips
— T.A.B (@unicornguytunde) April 7, 2020
“Can do the same with your countless oppressors “ lol . Funke is our Fav but she did a wrong and we have always countered the bad governance melted out on citizens but you have never spoken out for once cause you think you have arrived, well let me leave it at this for now.
— 🤴EZE_IMO©️👑 (@AkiMarlin) April 6, 2020
Why we are on this subject, please can we have any tweet or comment or even a video where AY called out any of our countless oppressors in government. At least he is a Nigerian and he has the platform to use for speaking the truth to power
We can start the calling out from here
— Blessed Beyond Measure (BBM) (@Drmuzoic) April 6, 2020
How many times have you spoken against these oppressors you mentioned, Mr table for 5 1 million naira
— Iyalaya (@Lollylarry1) April 7, 2020
You never realised they are oppressors when you were selling a table for one million during your shows? Same people like you will make reference to saner clime but abuse our process here in Naija. Must you put mouth for everything?
— Tunde Ismail (@tunde_ismail) April 6, 2020
You lots lament we live in a lawless country now that the law is passed you are complaining again what do you want?
— Sherry ✂️👗 (@hoyinlurla) April 6, 2020
And with the amount of audience u control, why have u not called out those countless oppressors in government for once or aren't u a Nigerian?
— Justin Kaycee🇳🇬🇦🇪 (@kaycee_justin) April 7, 2020
most nigerians are scared people that only attack people who they know wont attack back like celebs and pastors. while ignoring the people that deduct bank charges and vat whenever and wherever they like
— @wale_slim (@Olawale71256539) April 6, 2020
How many campaigns have you led, how many march against the government have you engaged in? When was the last time you called out the politicians that have festered on with bad habit? IFE (Intellectual Fighter for Emancipation) 🙄🙄
— Seun Gbèmí (@i_amGbemi) April 6, 2020
Funke will rise again? This is the Nigeria we want to build. A Nigerian where deeds don't go unpunished, Rome wasn't builder in a day and if you think anyone was trying to bring her down for reporting to the authorities, then you are amongst the numerous problems of Nigeria
— KACHI 🍕🍳🍲🍱🍛🍜 (@Chef_Kachi) April 7, 2020
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