Nigerian skit maker and actor, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has spoken about the threats he faced over his activism, revealing that the situation became so serious that his family considered sending him out of Nigeria for his safety.
Mr Macaroni made the disclosure in an interview with Wazobia FM, excerpts of which resurfaced online on Tuesday.
Speaking about his activism and involvement in the #EndSARS movement, the actor said he received serious threats and that his family was constantly worried about his safety.
He said his mother would call him in tears over the situation, while his family eventually considered flying him out of the country.
“So, you know, End SARS came at risk to my life, threats here and there, serious threats. My family, no time, they were every time calling me, crying, ‘Debo, please. Debo, please.’ Every blessed time, my mother. Every blessed time. It was so bad they wanted to fly me out of the country. I said, ‘For what? I’m not running anywhere,’” he said.
Mr Macaroni also spoke about the backlash he received from Nigerians while speaking on issues concerning the government, saying he sometimes felt that the people he was trying to represent turned against him. NigerianLifestyle Magazine
He said the experience made him question his continued involvement in political discussions, especially as he was not seeking any personal benefit from his activism.
He said he has continued to speak out at different points, including during the 2023 election, but eventually decided to take a break from repeatedly commenting on political issues.
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