Popular Nigerian actor, comedian, and activist Mr Macaroni has strongly rebuked supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for dragging his name into ongoing online debates surrounding celebrities’ visits to political leaders.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Mr Macaroni clarified that he has never condemned any public figure for associating with politicians and called on social media users to stop holding him up as a moral benchmark.
“I have said this times without number! I am nobody’s hero!! I am not a saint!!! Na all of us get our own for body!” he tweeted.
He accused certain APC loyalists of deliberately twisting his personal stance to attack others, stressing that while he personally chooses to stay away from political figures, it doesn’t mean others who engage with politicians are doing wrong.
“It’s a matter of preference. It is unfair to hold others by these standards,” he wrote.
Mr Macaroni expressed frustration that despite repeatedly making his position clear, his name continues to be dragged into political discourse by what he called “APC rascals” who “thrive on misery and misfortune.”
Despite the uproar, the activist praised Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya for his inspirational work, describing it as “tremendously inspiring” and urging Nigerians to focus on nation-building in their own ways.
Addressing taunts from APC supporters about his absence at government functions, Mr Macaroni revealed he had received numerous invitations across different levels — local, state, and federal — but had declined all of them.
“Invitations choke on different levels!!! But I promise, you will continue to cry, weep and gnash your teeth because all will be continuously declined,” he declared.
He also lamented that even when others speak out, he ends up being insulted by trolls.
“Na another person talk am but na me dem go start to dey insult… Awon Osinwin dede!!!” he wrote.
Concluding his thread, Mr Macaroni reiterated that he does not claim to be a role model or standard for how celebrities should interact with politicians.
“Please again, I am no one’s hero! I am not a saint! I am not the standard… I speak up for what I believe in and not for anyone’s validation. I hope this puts this matter to rest…” he concluded.
