On January 11, 2023, a Twitter user, Bright Akokwu, questioned the comedian’s decision to hold a tour during the country’s election period. He wrote, “Great ingenuity displayed. However, you should be in Nigeria on February 25, casting your vote. That is patriotism. Don’t play indifferent in this election. Encourage patriotism by voting and leading others too. Peace!”
Basketmouth responded, “I have been hosting my United Kingdom tour every February for the past 12 years. Interestingly, there have been times when the elections coincided with my shows. Unfortunately, the Independent National Electoral Commission has never deemed it fit to check with me before fixing the date for the elections. Since I picked February to host my tour first, I think it is only fair for me to go ahead with the dates.
Recalled that in March 2015, Basketmouth had lambasted celebs who were outside the country during elections. He had written, “Now, I don’t know which celebs are worse; the ones that were out of the country during the election or the ones that campaigned for Goodluck Jonathan. Lol.”All rights reserved.
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Basket mouth will hear from us after.
Pls be careful people are getting calls and text for your PVC code number, pls don't fall for their scam I just got this early this morning I'm afraid many would have fall for this scam.
Nonsense!
basket_mouth continue your tour brother. It's your hustle. But if u get sense, u would know it's inappropriate to having your show on a day like this. This is not creativity, it is stupidity.
Its really its decision. However I wish he should have shown empathy and respect for the Nation. He might still need 🇳🇬 Nigeria. He might.
Can't blame the man.hes not the cause of Nigeria's problem.rumour has it that one of the contestants is not in Nigeria sef.
He done make money now and his eye done dy small thats why he can’t fight for the voiceless… I remember when he’s eyes use to be bigger than his head. Self centered and greedy people full this country.