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Corruption Skits: Ganduje’s Camp Hits Back At Dan Bello
Critic, Muhsin Ibrahim, has publicly rebuked popular skit maker, Dan Bello, over his constant outspoken satirical criticism of corruption in Nigeria.
GWG.ng reports that this is coming amid the call of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the arrest of the influential skit maker over his public exposure of a top-ranking party chieftain in Kano alleged to have stolen billions of naira from the public treasury while Dr Abdullahi Ganduje was in power.
In a viral video, Dan Bello had recently exposed an alleged theft of public funds worth billions of naira by a commissioner who served in the Dr Abdullahi Ganduje administration.
Following this, Ibrahim took to his social media accounts to caution Dan Bello to thread softly, stressing that his American citizenship does not guarantee an absolute protection against deportation, should in a case where he has stepped the limits.
Ibrahim wrote, “Dan Bello’s skits are still a hot topic. I’m glad to see my friends’ posts about him. Their discussions also gave me the confidence to share quick thoughts on his skits.
“Dan Bello’s rare brilliance is fascinating. Dr Marzooq Ungogo said his consistency, originality, and use of unique software have contributed to his stardom. True. I will add audacity to the list of his admirable qualities.”
He continued, “I live abroad, but I am careful about what I post on social media. I’m not ready for a life in exile. I also don’t want to constantly watch my back when visiting Nigeria.
“Dan Bello is an American citizen, but the US does not have the omnipresent power to protect him. Thus, he should be a bit more circumspect. We should prioritise our safety as much as we want to see a better Nigeria.
“He should also be more diligent when researching for his skits. Some of his claims need to be factually substantiated. Although widely accepted, some of his audience require, even request, evidence to be convinced.”
Ibrahim lamented that the skit maker had previously refused to hid corrections.
“Finally, he should listen to honest critics. No one knows everything; we are all fallible. I have witnessed him ignoring corrections. Wrong, he should do better. Not all critics are detractors. May Nigeria prosper, amin.”
However, Ibrahim’s statement has since drawn mixed reactions on X. While a section of netizens on X sided with Ibrahim, others perceived the statement as a manipulative tool to silence the skit maker.
See reactions gathered by GWG.ng on X.Com:
@KakoNafiu reacted, “That’s good advice. I watched the video of malta drama in english more than a week before dan bello post his. But to my surprise it was only when he made the hausa version that the issue become hot in this part if the nation. He only made a hausa version from the originators.”
Hamisu A. Dandajeh, Ph.D @D… reacted, “Creativity+ Consistency + Currency + Abstraction; makes one a deadly nightmare. @BelloGaladanchi’s skits is now a movement, as it resonates with the majority of Nigerians.”
Dr Hadiza Kere said, *I worry for him and especially his family back home gaskiya. I tend to be extremely careful da yan’uwa na. Allah ya kare.”
@GrandJoe9 questioned, “You want to sound politically correct? If U can’t help him better don’t criticize cos you’ve got no Stance for that.”
Musan Zariya said, “Do add that he’s philosophical.He’s got lots of courage.We all can’t fear the consequences of bad leadership models in this country. The north is bleeding today due to our docility, we were once the pride of Africa in the 1st republic.See where we are&see where our counterparts are.”
@TahirSuleimanM1 reacted, “Someone who can’t even withstand. criticism…he doesn’t deserve to be call a hero as as I some folks busy praising hm wth such accolades… heroes are knws for withstanding not just criticism but attack.”
@dearestiroros said, “Your last paragraph says it all…there is no way one can know it all and nobody has monopoly of knowledge. He should also be careful about the substance of his information now that he has gathered a lot of followers.”
@SnipesLyon said, “It is this kind of nonsense advice that has kept Nigeria the way it is. If you are not brave enough to speak the truth, then allow someone else to speak. You look like an APC agent in disguise.”
Musan Zariya suggested, “Do add that he’s philosophical. He’s got lots of courage. We all can’t fear the consequences of bad leadership models in this country. The north is bleeding today due to our docility, we were once the pride of Africa in the 1st republic.See where we are&see where our counterparts are.
@luxyfan said, “In simple terms, Dan Bello is a brave & courageous man, Muhsin Ibrahim is a weak coward. Both are bio men! Which type of men built the nation where Muhsin has gone to hide his head? Weak men? Brave men? What will each man teach their son? One will teach his son cowardice for sure.”
Dan Bello whose real name is Bello Galadanchi, is a dual citizen of the USA and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, writer/director who made a name for himself after winning numerous awards at short film festivals around the globe. In 2012, at just 24, he wrote, directed and co-produced the feature film, A Dark Place.
He currently teaches in kindergarten class at a school in China.
See one of his video where he seen teaching Primary two pupils how led is used to identify counterfeit money 👇
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