Veteran Nigerian singer Olawale Olofor popularly known as Brymo has been criticised on social media for referring to Peter Obi as a ‘possible anarchy’
The singer who has been vocal about his support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu engaged some Twitter users on his choice of candidate.
In one of the engagements, Brymo was asked about insinuations of Tinubu’s failing health. He responded to the tweet by stating that he would prefer an ailing Tinubu presidency to Peter Obi of the Labour Party whom he described as a ‘possible anarchy’.
In his words, “…and I’d rather an ailing one than possible anarchy”.
Referring to Peter Obi in another Tweet, Brymo said, “It is not prudent to elect him (Obi) yet, he may have to organise his home-front to lead rest of us…an Igbo VP first maybe to test waters with the region is safer”
Don’t respect my intelligence nor choices… you are trying to not accept resolve… argue more then… pls …. It is not prudent to elect him yet, he may have to vividly organise his home-front to lead rest of us… an Igbo VP first maybe to test the waters with the region is safer! https://t.co/Uyk1AzVX5x
— Ọláwálé Ọlọ́fọ̀ọrọ̀ (@BrymOlawale) December 31, 2022
Brymo’s controversial tweets have led to a barrage of insults from supporters of Peter Obi and a cross-section of Nigerians from the southeast.
See some reactions below:
Even people that have never listened to Brymo want to cancel him because their intellectual feudal lords have passed judgement.
They've been on his neck since he declared support for Tinubu but he will only grow stronger and you'll only cry more.
And him and Tinubu will be fine
— Biya Tifẹ ???? (@Biyatife) January 5, 2023
Y'all dragging Brymo are just wasting your time. He has always been who he is. Collecting BAT cheques is just a boaster for him for he has always been like that. He's a good singer and artiste but his political and tribal views is at par with waspapping. Always hold a grudge.
— ????. ????. ????. ???????????? (@AimThaMachine_) January 5, 2023
One of the mistakes you all make is this stinking generalisation, Okay.
Because of what Brymo said, look at how you're thinking, you already forgot PA Adebanjo, Obasanjo, Mr Macaroni, and other yoruba big names that are supporting Obi.
Stop this dirty attitude. https://t.co/IJZxgvzhac
— Olawumi Kolawole (@biggy_orobo) January 5, 2023
Brymo is happy for an incontinent, incoherent and rambling old man with questionable wealth to become president. Like, he's willing to see how bad things can get… just because of his tribe… and the tribe of the best man for the job. There are thousands like him out there man.
— Ajape Foworanse Sterling (@Zubairthedream) January 5, 2023
Brymo is trending because of this statement he made. Do you agree with him or you think this is a ridiculous take? pic.twitter.com/D3FEFLGnWJ
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) January 5, 2023
Brymo is to South West what Chimamanda Adichie is to the east. Chimamanda Adichie has spent all her lives degrading anything that is not Igbo. Goes all out to support an Igbo candidate and revels in igbo supremacy. But put Brymo's head on a spike for supporting Bola Tinubu.
— ASIWAJU (@The_socialistt) January 5, 2023
Won't stop listening to Brymo, and he remains my biggest artiste in the world.
I'm currently listening to Ozymandias ????????
— Fatteh Hamid, MON (@OgbeniAyoola) January 5, 2023
So, let's just assume that Burna Boy declares support for Tinubu & not Peter Obi, then voices his concerns like Brymo did. Then Burna Boy will suddenly become a fake artiste? Or it will also be assumed that Burna Boy doesn't write his own songs? This is delusional reasoning.
— Sir David Onyemaizu???? (@SirDavidBent) January 5, 2023
I think declaring support for Tinubu isn’t the reason Brymo was being dragged, it’s because of his disposition towards a certain tribe, fair enough he deserves the heat he’s getting atm https://t.co/FLInQQLESt
— adeogo. (@advtomiwa) January 5, 2023
I share Brymo's sentiments. Peter Obi's campaign strategy has been appalling to say the least. The people who are supporting him as well have been ridiculously tribal about it. https://t.co/jguoord7nm
— ASIWAJU (@The_socialistt) January 5, 2023
Your VP candidate is the immediate past governor of Borno state. Under him, Boko haram and other unknown gun herds thrived and bore offspring. Brymo I know you’re working for your money but please have some shame. https://t.co/GeWupeKzcN
— ????ℕ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????? (@ill_nojie) January 5, 2023
