Nigerian songstress, Simi has expressed displeasure at the results of the 2023 general elections.
The 2023 presidential election took place on Saturday, February 25, while the rescheduled gubernatorial election took place on Saturday, March 18. Results from the two major civic exercises have been announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Reacting to the results, Simi stated that the electoral process was disappointing and did to level up to the N300 billion used in conducting the elections.
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Simi further slammed Nigerian youths, especially those who have made themselves tools in the hands of desperate politicians, reminding them that the politicians only care about themselves.
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The singer was reacting to the violence and irregularities that marred the February 25 and March 18, 2023, elections.
“And all these for politicians that don’t give af about you or your family. ‘Them just dey use you’. When this election has passed, it’ll be you, the poverty you’re dying to maintain and your newfound lack of shame. They still won’t care about YOU. Tribalism is disgraceful,” she tweeted.
And all these for politicians that don't give af about you or your family. Them just dey use you. When this election has passed, it'll be you, the poverty you're dying to maintain and your newfound lack of shame. They still won't care about YOU. Tribalism is disgraceful.
— Simi (@SympLySimi) March 19, 2023
She added, “300 billion naira budget for this joke of an election. @inecnigeria you might have as well given them back the money to fix some hospitals and schools and just used your finger to point at the people you wanted to select.”
300 billion naira budget for this joke of an election. @inecnigeria you might have as well given them back the money to fix some hospitals and schools and just used finger to point at the people you wanted to select.
— Simi (@SympLySimi) March 20, 2023
Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, better known by her stage name Simi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, titled Ogaju. She also played as one of the top judges in season 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show in 2022.
