Popular comedian and activist Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has publicly called out Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), over her response to the recent airport incident involving Fuji legend Kwam1.
The controversy stems from an altercation at an airport in which Kwam1, real name Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, allegedly obstructed a plane from taking off. The singer reportedly stood in front of the aircraft during a dispute, delaying departure while airport authorities tried to persuade him to step aside.
In a tweet that has since sparked outrage, Abike Dabiri-Erewa appeared to downplay the matter, sharing Kwam1’s apology and writing, “To err is human.”
Her comment did not sit well with Mr Macaroni, who accused her of setting a “dangerous precedent” by suggesting that public figures could commit offences and simply apologise without facing consequences. He wrote on X:
“Ma, I just want to say that this is highly reprehensible. You don’t deserve to hold a public office. You have told Nigerians it is okay to commit a crime and can issue an apology to absolve yourself without consequences.”
Mr Macaroni compared the handling of Kwam1’s case to the recent Ibom Air saga, where a female passenger was quickly arrested, stripped naked, and sent to Kirikiri Prison after a confrontation with airline staff.
He argued that everyone involved in her public humiliation, from the person who stopped her from leaving the aircraft to those who filmed and shared her nakedness, should be prosecuted with equal urgency. He continued:
“The speed at which the lady in this Ibom Air saga was sent to Kirikiri is the same speed all those involved in her dehumanization should be sent to prison… But Nigeria is a country where there are zero consequences for actions.”
The comedian further challenged Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo to ensure that those responsible in both incidents are held accountable, saying Nigerians are tired of selective justice:
“In Nigeria, what is good for the goose is definitely not good for the gander.”
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