Rapper and social commentator Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, has criticised the Federal Government’s spending priorities, calling the ruling party’s “Emi Lokan” campaign slogan the most absurd thing he has ever heard.
Falz made the remarks during an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday. He criticised government officials for blaming pressure in office for their failure to deliver on promises made to Nigerians.
He questioned why the government was spending heavily on new vehicles and jets while insecurity remained a serious challenge across the country.
“If you look at what has been spent on acquiring new vehicles, acquiring jets, acquiring all these things, and look at what has actually gone on with insecurity and what we’re facing, what are your priorities?” he said.
Falz also rejected claims that the administration was under too much pressure. According to him, those in government willingly sought public office and should not complain about the responsibilities that come with it.
“Did anyone beg you to take up this? If I remember clearly, apart from the fact that this is public service, and you do everything within your power to campaign, to enter into office, if I remember clearly, the campaign slogan for this administration was Emi Lokan,” he said.
He explained that “Emi Lokan” means “It is my turn” in English and said he considers it the most absurd campaign slogan he has ever come across.
“I’ve never seen anything more absurd than that in my entire life. That means from day one, that you set out on your political journey, this is the day that you have been waiting for,” he said.
Falz said it made no sense for government officials to complain about pressure after working hard to get into office.
“So why will you come and say pressure is much on you? Are you okay?” he asked.
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