Basketmouth Says He Never Campaigned For Buhari Or Any Other Politician For That Matter

Popular Nigerian Comedian, Basketmouth has taken
some time out to write a somewhat long epistle as
to his political stand. He boldly revealed that he
never campained for Buhari or anyone.
Read his post below:
I usually try not to pay attention to comments
from people that assume stuff or those who
judge others based on perceptions. However I
have also come to agree that when lies are said
often enough, they begin to sound like truths. So I
think it’s best I use this medium to clear the
issue of “campaigns” and “support” now.
While many of my colleagues, friends and family
members campaigned for the PDP, APC and
various candidates during the last elections (and I
cannot emphasize enough that it is their RIGHT
to do so), I never campaigned for Buhari or any
other politician.
ALL those saying that I did should do everything
within their power to “THINK”. I know thinking can
be a very difficult task for some but trust me, it
can be a painless and enlightening process.
THINK of when I ever “CAMPAIGNED” for
BUHARI!!.. Indeed I personally HOPED that he
would win the election and perhaps that was
evident in my “body language” and I am happy he
won. But I did not campaign for him.
Nigeria was in a bad place by the end of the last
administration and it was only a matter of time
before we would have suffered the plights of
Brazil and Venezuela. Truth of the matter is that I
would have voted ANYONE that could speak 2
words of English against GEJ and that’s strictly
based on the amount of greed and selfishness we
witnessed from members of his administration in
the 6 years that he sat on the rock. They put us
in this Septic tank we are in right now…..well,
that and the oil price downfall amongst other
things.
I have said it numerous times that I am not a
politician hence I try not to dabble in politics.
However I think a few people interpret crying out
against injustice by the one as campaign for the
other. When the Late FELA KUTI and BOB
MARLEY cried out against the injustices in their
days, were they being partisan? Of course not.
They were just being HUMAN!
I am forever grateful to God for blessing me with
a flourishing career, a beautiful family, food on
my table and small change in my pocket. However
I see too many people everyday who have not
been so lucky to travel and see the way things
are outside Nigeria/Africa. I have seen how
GOVERNMENT can influence and affect the lives
of the downtrodden positively. I am still patient,
praying and hoping that PMB can turn Nigeria’s
economy around and help strengthen Nigeria’s
social justice system. Not so I can cheer him and
be vindicated that I was right and some were
wrong, but so my friends, family members and
well-wishers who haven’t been favored as others
can have renewed hope in our country Nigeria and
the brotherhood we have enjoyed in this
generation. Even the United States went through
a tough recession in 2008 and with some patience
they have been able to turn that around.
So long story short, did I campaign for PMB? NO!
Do I support and PRAY that his administration
should succeed and improve the life of the
common man, increase security, food, jobs,
infrastructure, quality of education, healthcare
and every other area that will make Nigerians
proud wherever they may find themselves? YES!!
On the other hand, should he and his party fail,
we are all free to cast our votes for the next man
come 2019 and I shall be exercising that right. No
need for quarrel.