I Won’t Greet Sanwo-Olu, My Conscience Comes First- Mr Macaroni

Popular Nigerian actor and content creator, Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has responded to criticism over his refusal to greet Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a recent public appearance.

In a series of posts on Monday via X, Mr Macaroni dismissed the backlash, stating that he would not greet the governor even if given another opportunity.

“This is the last time I will address this matter. It is not worth my peace of mind. Since you people won’t stop attacking me because I didn’t greet Governor Sanwo-Olu, next time I see him, I still won’t greet him. And this time, even if he calls me, I won’t answer. You people will cry today, tomorrow, and forever,” he wrote.

Mr Macaroni criticized Nigerians who defend politicians instead of holding them accountable for the economic hardships in the country. “The people are suffering; the price of everything is up. Instead of you people to hold your leaders accountable, you are busy kissing their bumbum,” he stated.

He also accused some individuals of hypocrisy, alleging that certain critics of government officials eventually seek financial favors behind closed doors.

Some individuals are hypocritical in their criticism of government officials, noted Mr Macaroni. “Some people called out their state governors every day, then went behind closed doors to collect envelopes to become praise singers. It hurts them when they see that not everyone is for sale.”

Mr Macaroni emphasized that he would not betray his conscience, despite persistent attacks on his character. “I am no saint. I am nobody’s hero. I am far from perfect. I do what I do only because I strongly believe in it. Do I get tired of the constant attacks on my person? Yes! But please do not think for a second that I will betray my conscience,” he wrote.

He criticized the culture of political loyalty in Nigeria, describing it as a system where people have become “slaves to the servants of the people.” “These people have no honor, no code, no respect, or dignity whatsoever. They have become slaves to the servants of the people. This is why Nigeria is the way it is. The people worship and defend their oppressors.”

Finally, he condemned tribal bigotry in Nigeria’s political landscape, warning against using ethnicity as a tool to divide the country. “Shame on all those who have joined in creating this toxic culture of tribal bigotry. Kudos to every Nigerian, irrespective of their tribe, who see beyond this mischief and continue to do their best to promote peace and unity.”