The last child of the famous singer Fela, Seun Kuti, renowned for speaking his mind without concern for what others may think of him, has taken to his Instagram page to share his views on the just-concluded presidential elections.
Seun Kuti acknowledged the election and said that Nigerians wanted the “lesser of three evils, but got the best.” He also acknowledged how Nigerians often allow public figures to effect their choices while knowing they are only thinking about themselves.
Seun wrote, “When you realize that all your actors, musicians , influencers ,comedians, politicians and business leaders are using your resources and support to become British and American citizens so their children don’t exist with yours maybe you will have sense enough to stop allowing them direct your life!!!You wanted the lesser of 3 evils but you got the best! May the best lie win!! Let’s know @mopcentre those ready for the work. It’s starts today!!”
During the countdown to the elections, the singer had gotten into an exchange with Peter Okoye of the PSquare group over concerns about who should become president.
The issue started when Kuti said he believes that only Nigerians can save themselves as no politician will ever be capable of doing so. He had insisted that even if Sowore wins the election, he cannot make any effective change in a country with PDP and APC-controlled states.
He went on to say that Peter Obi is an opportunist who switched to the Labour Party after losing the PDP primaries. The comment struck a nerve with Okoye, who has been a keen advocate of the Obi movement.
Reacting to this Peter Okoye wrote: “Dude just erased his father’s history. You said only the people of Nigeria can save Nigeria. Is PO and the rest candidates not Nigerian people? Shame! Shame! Shame!!!”
He went ahead to insult Kuti’s music career, calling him a Grammy nominee who is still living in the trenches.
