APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe has issued a statement asking singer Davido to retract his comment about the Nigerian economy being in shambles, after the singer made the remark while in America. The call for a retraction came after Davido, a popular artist and DMW executive, had warned Africans, particularly Nigerians, who are contemplating leaving America to return to Nigeria. He pointed out the state of the Nigerian economy as one of the reasons why things may not be as favorable back in the country.
In response to this statement, Joe Igbokwe, a strong member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed his disappointment over Davido’s remarks. He emphasized that Nigeria had contributed significantly to the singer’s success, suggesting that the country made Davido who he is today. He therefore advised Davido to reconsider his statement and retract it immediately.
Joe Igbokwe’s remarks read: “My in law Davido has made me sad by telling the world in America that Nigeria’s economy is in shambles. This is very sad. I will advise him to retract the statement ASAP. Nigeria made Davido. QED.”
Meanwhile, reactions to Igbokwe’s request have sparked heated debate. Several social media users shared their opinions about Davido’s statement, with some agreeing with the singer's observation about the state of Nigeria’s economy, while others supported Joe Igbokwe’s call for a retraction. One user, thefoodnetworknig2, commented, “Nigeria made him is different from Nigeria is going through shiiiiieeettt right now…He said what he said mahn!” Another user, henryjimkfilms, remarked, “Truth has become abomination in this country 🇳🇬🤦🏿♂️” Others like nini_blacc asked, “Why them Dey fear the truth for this country Abeg? Make he lie? Abi is it not in shambles??” vitamin_alexis added, “He stated facts 💯. Or you want us to be suffering and smiling?”
Despite the polarized reactions, the issue continues to stir conversations around the state of the Nigerian economy and the role of public figures in addressing national issues.
Check out reactions that followed …
thefoodnetworknig2 said: “Nigeria made him is different from Nigeria is going through shiiiiieeettt right now…He said what he said mahn!”
henryjimkfilms wrote: “Truth has become abomination in this country 🇳🇬🤦🏿♂️”
nini_blacc commented: “Why them Dey fear the truth for this country Abeg? Make he lie? Abi is it not in shambles??”
vitamin_alexis remarked: “He stated facts 💯. Or you want us to be suffering and smiling?”
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