Popular Nigerian comedian and activist, Mr Macaroni, has voiced his disapproval of using connections to illegally detain citizens, emphasizing the need to seek justice through the court system. His comments come in response to claims that actress Toyin Abraham allegedly used the police to detain a man who defamed her.
Mr Macaroni took to X (formerly Twitter) on July 9, 2024, to stress the importance of following the legal process. He wrote, “If anyone insults you or defames your character, go to court and seek justice. APC trolls insult me and tell so many lies against my person. I have never for once used the police to illegally arrest or detain anyone and Never will I. There is serious danger in using the police to illegally detain citizens.”
He further warned against the misuse of power and the potential consequences, stating, “I hope those of you supporting this abuse of power won’t cry foul when you or your loved ones are the victims. To be clear, this is not to support online bullying and harassment. I strongly condemn it and believe that those involved should be made to face the consequences of their actions.”
Mr Macaroni highlighted the importance of adhering to the rule of law, adding, “But go to court and seek justice like the rest of us do. Don’t use your friends in government to illegally detain citizens. It may favour you now, but think about tomorrow when you no longer have that power or the closeness to that power. It might not be you, it might be someone you care about. What will become of us if everyone takes the law into their own hands?”
His comments followed reports that Toyin Abraham allegedly had a man and his mother detained by the police for defaming her on X. This led to backlash against the actress, with users criticizing her for purportedly using her connections to detain the man. Abraham responded to some of the users but later deleted her comments.
Mr Macaroni’s post garnered numerous reactions from fans and fellow X users, with one fan commenting, “Toyin Abraham dan go use police arrest person because of a mere tweet. Isn’t that the height of oppression?” Mr Macaroni responded, “It is not a ‘mere’ tweet if it defames her character. It is a crime and it is punishable by law. My point is that any aggrieved person should seek justice in a court of law and not use their connections with those in government to take the law into their own hands. – That is oppression.”
