Nigerian singer Skales has stirred public debate ahead of the 2027 general elections after declaring he does not see any credible candidate capable of improving the country. The statement came in response to a social media query by media personality Oseni Rufai, who asked followers who they would vote for in the upcoming presidential election. Skales responded bluntly, stating, “To be honest none!!!” When challenged by another user about whether he had adequately researched the available candidates, he reaffirmed his position, saying, “I don’t see any good candidate that can take this country to a better place.” His remarks quickly went viral, sparking widespread reactions across social media platforms.
Many Nigerians echoed Skales’ frustration, citing corruption, poor governance, and lack of tangible development as reasons for their disillusionment with the political class. Others, however, criticized his stance, urging citizens to remain engaged in the democratic process regardless of their dissatisfaction. They argued that abstaining from voting only empowers the same leaders who have failed the nation. The conversation highlighted a growing sense of political apathy among young Nigerians, who increasingly feel disconnected from the electoral system.
Meanwhile, social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), weighed in on the remand of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore at Kuje Correctional Centre. In a post shared online, VDM condemned what he described as a corrupt and unjust judicial process. He pointed to the charges against Sowore, which stemmed from comments he made about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and questioned the court’s decision to revoke Sowore’s bail despite video evidence proving his presence in court. “Omoyele Sowore has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center until Wednesday. All I can see here is corruption in the justice system of Nigeria,” VDM wrote. He added that Sowore was asked to prove he called Tinubu a “t!ff,” a claim he said was impossible to substantiate.
VDM’s comments ignited further debate online, with users expressing divided opinions. Some supported his criticism of the judiciary, while others argued that Sowore’s actions could be seen as inciting public unrest. Reactions ranged from calls for justice reform to reminders about the importance of civil discourse. One user, @GodwinsonFate, commented, “It’ll take 20 years for Nigeria to be better, bkus in the next two decades most of these old takers go don answer the clarion call.” Another, @austylno3, remarked, “Tomorrow they will tell you Tinubu fought for democracy when his busy looking for appointment from Abacha.”
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections, these voices reflect a broader national conversation about accountability, leadership, and the future of democracy. The growing skepticism among citizens underscores the urgent need for genuine reform and transparent governance to restore faith in the political system.
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