Mr Macaroni Slams Abike Dabiri Over Kwam1’s Airport Apology

Nigerian entertainer Debo Adedayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, has strongly criticized the Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, following her response to Fuji singer Kwam1’s apology over an incident that caused disruption at an airport.

Dabiri-Erewa had publicly acknowledged and accepted Kwam1’s apology regarding the airport disruption. However, Mr Macaroni described her reaction as “wrong and dangerous,” arguing that it suggests people can commit crimes and avoid consequences simply by apologizing. He stated, “You have set a very dangerous precedent with this tweet. You have told Nigerians it is okay to commit a crime and can issue an apology to absolve yourself without consequences.”

He contrasted the situation with a recent incident involving a woman linked to an Ibom Air case, who was swiftly jailed. Mr Macaroni insisted that those who humiliated this woman online should also face prosecution. He used this comparison to highlight what he sees as unfairness in Nigeria’s justice system. “The disparity in how these two cases were handled shows a lack of fairness,” he said.

Further, he called for all individuals involved in obstructing the aircraft or sharing the woman’s private images to be charged. Mr Macaroni also challenged the Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo, to go beyond mere social media commentary and ensure that legal action is taken. He questioned why no one is punished for stopping a plane’s movement, while others are quickly jailed for lesser offenses. According to him, “justice in Nigeria depends on who is involved in the case.”

The reaction to Mr Macaroni’s criticism was swift and mixed on social media. Some users strongly supported him, echoing his disapproval of Dabiri-Erewa’s stance. One user wrote, “May God continue to be with you baba. I like as you always speak up. I am confident a day is coming in this country people will ask where everybody belongs to. This woman has set a bad precedent.” Another added, “Auntie Abike has been a chief bigot since time immemorial,” while others called her biased and unfit for public office.

Some commenters appreciated Mr Macaroni’s courage to speak out, even if only a few people agreed. “I like this character of even if we are only two saying the right thing I will say it,” one wrote. Another remarked, “Non of those in public office deserves it in a sane country, sadly Nigeria is not.”

However, there were also voices defending Dabiri-Erewa, arguing she had not made any statement before Kwam1’s apology and that the airline should file formal charges if it wished to pursue the matter legally. One user pointed out, “She pleaded, she did not say he must be forgiven. Have you not pleaded for somebody in your life? Is she the court of law? Her plea can still be ignored and justice done.”

Others took issue with the way Dabiri-Erewa posted the apology on behalf of Kwam1, suggesting it was inappropriate. Some called for international aviation authorities to be informed, claiming that supporting Kwam1’s apology amounted to endorsing “aviation terrorism.”

Overall, the incident has sparked a heated debate about justice, accountability, and the role of public officials in Nigeria. Mr Macaroni’s vocal criticism of Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s response has become a focal point, raising questions about how laws are applied and who gets to benefit from leniency in the country.

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