Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has drawn the ire of Netizens for calling Nigerians ‘desperate losers’ in his reaction to the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests that shut down several cities yesterday.
Abiodun got into the bad books of Nigerians during an interview session on Channels Television on Friday when he made comments that many said were like rubbing salt in the wounds of the masses who are unhappy with the hardships they have been experiencing under President Bola Tinubu.
Responding to a question about the need for nationwide protests, Abiodun said:
“The problem we have today is that Nigerians are losers. Rather than accept that, if you want regime change, wait until 2027.
“Don’t start sponsoring faceless and leaderless protests under the guise that you are dissatisfied. The current reality is not unique to Nigeria.”
His comments drew a lot of angry responses from many Nigerians who emailed X to berate him.
Read some comments below:
“Dapo Abiodun, an incumbent Governor who lived lavishly on taxpayers’ money for 4 years without any significant achievement in Ogun State and was rewarded with another 4 years called Nigerians “desperate losers” on live television.
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“Can you see now that we’re not even angry enough?”
Dapo Abiodun, an incumbent Governor who lived lavishly on taxpayers’ money for 4 years without any significant achievement in Ogun State and was rewarded with another 4 years called Nigerians “losers” on live television.
Can you see now that we’re not even close to being angry enough?
— Come on FBI (@PureMinD__) August 2, 2024
“Nigerians, it’s your turn! This incompetent … so-called Nigerian Loser! – Dapo Abiodun. The audacity of one … to undermine the efforts of hard-working Nigerians demanding a better country.
“I blame the people of Ogun State for dumping this garbage on the public!”
@DapoAbiodunCON
Nigerians, it’s your turn!
This incompetent criminal calls Nigerians losers! – Dapo Abiodun
The audacity of a fraudster to undermine the efforts of the hard-working Nigerian people demanding a better country.I blame the citizens of Ogun State for dumping this garbage on the public!… photo.twitter.com/n74XLlyncc
— HeyFranny (@FrannyOD) August 2, 2024
“Governor Dapo Abiodun is one of the most useless Governors I have ever seen in my life. We must #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria with violence and fire.”
Governor Dapo Abiodun is one of the most useless Governors I have ever seen in my life.
we have to end it #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria by force, by fire. photo.twitter.com/YidNiLbuA3
—Big Joe (@sr_leky) August 2, 2024
“History will judge Osibajo who used federal power to impose this useless person on the people of Ogun…..He has proven to be completely useless beyond any reasonable doubt.”
History will judge Osibajo who used federal power to impose this useless man on the people of Ogun….. He has been proven to be totally useless beyond reasonable doubt
— Isaac Olowoloba (@IsaacOlowoloba) August 2, 2024
“Dapo Abiodun, you and your family are losers. You Oloriburuku people. You can’t even fix a road, I don’t know how the people of Ogun state can tolerate this….
“Eleyi Eron, bullshit. I will never be okay with you, you idiot.”
Dapo Abiodun, you and your family are losers
My Oloriburu Man
Werey can’t even fix the road, I don’t know how the people of Ogun state tolerate these heartless fools.
Eleyi Eron lasan lasan dey talk trash
I’ll never be okay with you, you idiot.
— Ovuemax (@Ovuemax) August 2, 2024
“This man is so useless that he can’t do anything for Ogun state. He must be the most useless governor so far.”
This man is so useless that he can’t do anything for Ogun state anymore. He must be the most useless governor so far.
— oluwa dorlaz (@Oluwadorlaz103) August 2, 2024
“How can a sitting governor label Nigerians as losers on National TV? APC has been in power for 9 years, if the party is still struggling with the economy then APC does not deserve to be in office for another 3 years, Nigerians want a leader whose solutions can be felt by the people.”
How can a sitting governor label Nigerians as losers on National TV? APC has been in power for 9 years, if the party is still struggling with the economy then APC does not deserve to be in power for another 3 years, Nigerians want a leader whose solutions can be felt by the masses
— hello hovito (@dahray82) August 2, 2024
“The saddest thing is that in 2027, some Nigerians will still vote and fight for the APC to win. In 2027, if we are serious… We will have a total change of government. But this country is not what it is now, let’s just wait.”
The saddest thing is that in 2027, some Nigerians will still vote and fight for the APC to win.
2027, if we are serious… We must have a total change of government.
But we are not that kind of country, let’s just wait and see.
—JessyJackson Akpesiri (@Jessica_Egbedi) August 2, 2024
“How dare you call Nigerians losers. Last time, they said we should wait for the election, and we waited. They cheated. We complained, and they said we should go to court, and we went, they cheated and destroyed our constitution. Now, they cannot provide good governance with the power they stole and used. We protested. They now call us losers and say we should wait for 2027 again so they will cheat and tell us to wait for 2031. No. #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria.”
How dare you call Nigerians heartbroken lovers. Last time, they said we should wait for the election, and we waited. They cheated. We complained, and they said we should go to court, and we went, they cheated and destroyed our constitution. Now, they can’t provide good governance with…
— Crypto Airdrop | 50x (@blochief) August 2, 2024
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