Nigerian reality TV star Kiddwaya stirred controversy on X (Twitter) after making a bold political claim amid ongoing national tension.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate had earlier taken to the platform to express excitement about the forthcoming detty December, but his post was met with backlash from users who felt it was insensitive given the country’s current climate.
Critics urged him to read the room, pointing to the recent abduction of 20 female students in Kebbi State and the attack on a CAC church by bandits.
Rather than respond with an apology, Kiddwaya fired off a new tweet that escalated the conversation. “I’d run for governor and still win. Is this not Nigeria,” he wrote.
The comment quickly drew even more backlash, with many users accusing him of trivializing both the political process and the nation’s insecurity.
Others criticized the statement as tone-deaf and provocative, especially at a time when Nigerians are grappling with rising concerns over safety and governance.
Below are some of the comments;
“No, you won’t. You had two chances at Big Brother and was chased out like a lost puppy on both occasions. This is Nigeria, YES, but sit this one out, this discourse is beyond your comprehension.”
“Nigga, your mother ran for Governor, she didn’t even make it past the primaries (if I remember correctly). You’re not who you think you are oh, delusional fool.”
“Wow! You really need to take a step back and think deeply about the things you are saying. You have such an opportunity to show empathy and listen to what people are saying. It’s better to stay out it all than use your platform this way. I hope you do better.”
“Yes, you will because you fit the profile. You’re the kind of man whose very presence feels like rot. To look at you is to glimpse the worst possibilities of humanity congealed into one walking, festering disappointment nicknamed Kiddwaya. Like father, like a worse off son.”
