Comedian, Mr Macaroni Speaks On Why He Declined Invite To Visit Osinbajo Alongside Other Skit Makers

Comedian, Debo Adedayo aka Mr Macaroni has revealed why he was not part of the delegation of skit makers who visited the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday.

In a series of tweets shared via her Twitter page on Friday, November 5, 2021, the multi-talented actor cleared the air about the controversial visit by some of his colleagues.

A team of skit makers had on Wednesday paid a visit to the VP at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The delegation, which came under the aegis of Nigeria Skits Industry Awards, was led by its promoter, Bimbo Daramola.

Others on the delegation were Maryam Apaokagi, popularly known as Taaooma, Josh Alfred (Josh2funny), Ayo Ajewole (Woli Agba), Adebamiro Adeyanju (Mr Hyenana) and Adeoye Adeyemi Elesho (Yemi Elesho).

However, some fans criticised the comedians for visiting a representative of the FG despite the inadequacies of the administration, while others questioned Macaroni’s absence.

Speaking on his absence, the comedian stated that he wasn’t happy with Nigerian leaders, hence his refusal to honour the invitation.

Honestly, I have tried so hard not to say anything about this issue but I have seen some comments and conclusions that do not really sit well with me. My conscience will not allow me to keep mute. So I have to say what I know for my conscience and posterity.

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

First, I do not think there is an association of skit makers. If there is, then I don’t know anything about it. And that would be fine because I am an Actor/Thespian first before the Tag “Skit Maker”.

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

So I don’t think those that went to see the VP without me or anyone else meant to sideline me. I want to believe they were invited to see The VP by the organizers of an Award Ceremony the same way I was invited. The only difference is that I declined the invitation.

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

The IG comedian went on give reasons while he declined to join his colleagues during their visit to the state house.

The reason I declined is simple. As a Citizen, I’m not happy with our leaders and I do not want to associate with them. It’s ok if others believe that sitting with the Govt will change certain things and decide to try it out. I don’t think they should be crucified for that.

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

The comedian further stated that if any politician wanted to engage them, he’ll pick a public place where all members of Press would be present so that he can bear his mind to the public.

Read the other parts of his tweets below;

I have just seen too much to know that The Govt sees and hears everything. They and their workers are always on the Internet. They know what we cry and complain about and they do nothing about it. So what will sitting down with them to tell them what they already know change?

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

I don’t know what was discussed in that meeting as I wasn’t there. But I don’t believe those that went would go there to say anything other than demanding for better governance and leadership as we all have been doing all these while.

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

Where I Stand is that this is election season. The politicians that have abandoned us for years will start coming back to us again to promise heaven and earth. We need to see beyond their deceit. All they care about is photo op. Look around, the PR work has started massively.

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

When Politicians say they want to engage me, I always tell them to pick a public place, where all members of Press would be present. So that I can say my mind as I see it. When they are begging for votes, they come to us publicly. So why do u want to see me privately?

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

I am no Hero or Saint. I am not Perfect. I am only a Concerned Citizen who wants a better Nation for myself and for every other Nigerian. I use my voice, my craft and my platform to do this and I have been greatly persecuted for it.

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

This is who I am. It is who I have always been even before Fame. I have suffered so much for it and sometimes I ask myself why I am the way I am. But anytime I remember how many lives I have been able to impact positively, i am at peace with myself.

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021

I don’t think it would be fair to hold any other person by these standards.
Hoping we all can promote Peace and Unity amongst ourselves and explore whatever means we dim fit to demand for a better Nation for ourselves and generations to come.

Debo. ❤️

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) November 5, 2021