2023: Okey Bakassi Speaks On Getting Money From Politicians, Says Nothing Funny About Nigeria

Popular Nigerian comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi has decried the current situation of things in Nigeria.

He lamented that nothing is funny about the current situation in which Nigeria has found itself, adding that 2023 is an opportunity to fix the country.

The comedian added that fixing Nigeria is more important than any money politicians may want to offer at the moment.

Naija News reports he made his views known in a series of Tweets via the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Tuesday.

According to him, “Fixing Nigeria is more important to me now than any money any politician has to offer. If Nigeria becomes safe and economically stable, people like me will make money from safely using our talent across the country… like we used to. #letsfixNigeria

“Sorry if I don’t notice when you drag or troll me on social media, due to my political views. I’m currently focusing my attention on who becomes the next president. I’ll get back to you after the election. Pls bear with me #ndiara #letsfixNigeria.”(sic)

He added that though he is a comedian, there is nothing funny about the situation in Nigeria.

In his words, “Because I’m an actor, some people want me to act like all is well with Nigeria. I’m a comedian but there is nothing funny about the situation in the country.”

My 2023 Choice

In earlier reports, Bakassi has given reasons for supporting the Labour Party (LP), presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

In a post shared on the microblogging platform Twitter, the comedian said he wants the country to succeed and will support the former Governor of Anambra State, to fix it.

Giving reasons for not supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Tinubu and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar, the comedian said he does not want them to fail.

The actor added, that he is also supporting Obi, to avoid Tinubu going to London for medical treatment and Atiku living in Dubai.