Nigerian comedian, Mr Macaroni, was one celebrity who made sure his voice was heard during the nationwide End SARS protest that was held on October 8, 2020.
Mr Macaroni is vibrating!
Omo, no Mr Macaroni slander is allowed!
Not while I am alive!😭
#EndSARSProtest pic.twitter.com/6kHfLBoy9G— Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) October 8, 2020
The funnyman joined a host of others on the field and he also addressed Lagos state government officials during a march to their office.
While speaking to the chief of staff, the comedian explained how it was not too much for citizens to make demands from the people they elected into office.
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He recounted how he once protested during xenophobia attacks and they were told to bring a letter which they eventually did and nothing was done.
He said: “I’m not here today as a comedian. I’m here as a citizen of the country in Lagos state and that my life at the moment is being threatened by SARS.
Are you there??? It’s 4:00am!!! We are still here! We deserve better!!! #EndSARS #ALutaContinua
— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) October 9, 2020
I fear that if I drive now and I go home, I could get a bullet in my head. It could be my sister, it could be my brother, and it could be my loved ones.”
Speaking further he said: “If we say we want to see the one that we elected into office, it’s not too much.”
Mr Macaroni was eventually able to address the Lagos state speaker and he made it clear that the people were tired because those who were put in place to protect lives were taking them without remorse. He also said that the only function of the government was to serve the people.
Update – Mr macaroni is addressing LAGOS STATE SPEAKER On behalf of all PROTESTERS#LagosProtest pic.twitter.com/SUrmAL3kvj
— 💐 (@theakorede) October 8, 2020
“Every time this happens, we keep waiting for the government to take action. The government is there to serve, there’s no other function of government than to serve.
Security officials seizing chairs and canopies at alausa 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ #EndSarsProtests #EndSARSProtest #endsars mr macaroni pic.twitter.com/mK569VZGiD
— temi to your screen💚 (@temtoyourscreen) October 8, 2020
The government is not and can never be above the people, they are working for us. So when we have issues that are biting us, it must be attended to without delay.”
Mr Macaroni lent his Voice and all to the #LagosProtestsAgain #EndSarsProtests
Let it be known that we don’t Stan nonsense!
We Stan the people who will join in fighting for the people✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/ghZQlAoByc— Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) October 8, 2020
Mr Macaroni was hailed a hero on social media for the role he played during the protest and many Nigerians celebrated him on Twitter. Read some comments below:
Mr Macaroni gave out 200k to help the protesters with things we need for movement.
He tried, that was so thoughtful of him. We appreciate all of you that donated too, trust me it went a long way!! Water, Food, Lightup, Shelter, Drinks, Welfare.
Thanks 🙏🏾 @SavvyRinu @a__vanita
— ⚡️Adedoyin Debbie⚡️ (@DoyinSoExtra) October 8, 2020
Rinu, Mr Macaroni, Salman PR & the likes of them are so damn brave!
They stood their ground!
The speaker came out and spoke to them & now they’ve turned the lights back on and plan on returning their tents!
— Peng Man ⚡️ (@pengmanofficial) October 8, 2020
Mr MACARONI once served as a Student Union President 🙌🏽💪🏽🙏
God be with you all in this struggle.
It won’t be easy, but Aluta Continua https://t.co/hHEM69CQAT— ♔ CHIEF ⌘ (@king_Philz_) October 8, 2020
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Mr Macaroni addressing Hon. Speaker Obasa, you know this shit is real. #ENDSARS
Over 44 people are live here by this time protesting for our right, we simply demand better governance. That’s all!#EndSARSImmediately #LagosProtests pic.twitter.com/GrhHsThqRz
— ⚡️Adedoyin Debbie⚡️ (@DoyinSoExtra) October 8, 2020
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