Comedian and activist Mr. Macaroni has slammed APC loyalists for questioning his Yoruba identity over his refusal to support the ruling party, calling it an insult to cultural heritage.
He defended his right to political neutrality, declaring, “APC is not Yoruba, and Yoruba is not APC,” and urged critics to stop weaponizing ethnicity for politics.
Popular Nigerian comedian and activist, Mr. Macaroni, has responded strongly to criticisms from supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who questioned his Yoruba identity because of his political stance.
In a passionate social media post on May 27, Mr. Macaroni addressed the insults and backlash he received for refusing to align with the ruling party. According to him, his ethnicity should never be tied to his political choices.
“I love how APC people have been insulting and cursing me since yesterday… yet no one calls it bullying. Everyone’s just having fun,” he wrote. “You can spread lies if it makes you feel better, but the truth remains I have never insulted or encouraged anyone to insult others for their political beliefs.”
The comedian, known for his strong advocacy for social justice, went further to accuse APC loyalists of playing the victim while engaging in aggressive behavior themselves.
Mr Macaroni, in a tweet, emphasized that everyone has the right to support and align with any politician of their choice. “Some of us simply aren’t interested,” he wrote. “We all have the freedom of association, so why the anger just because I don’t want what you want?”
Responding to claims that his refusal to support APC made him “less Yoruba,” Mr. Macaroni made it clear that his heritage and political alignment are not intertwined.
“I AM A PROUD YORUBA BOY! My roots are solid and traceable—something many of you parading as Yoruba can’t say,” he stated. “The real disgrace is on those who’ve reduced Yoruba culture to a political tool. Yoruba heritage predates APC and will outlive it”
He concluded with a firm message: “Support any party you like, but don’t question my identity because I don’t support yours. APC is not Yoruba, and Yoruba is not APC, End of Discussion”
Mr Macaroni’s remarks have ignited widespread online discussions around ethnicity, personal identity, and the risks of blending politics with tribal loyalty in Nigeria.
