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VIDEO: Falz criticises government spending, calls ‘emi lokan’ slogan absurd

Fumilayo Adekunle
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Nigerian rapper and social commentator, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised the Federal Government’s spending priorities, describing the ruling party’s “Emi Lokan” campaign slogan as one of the most absurd political statements he has encountered.

Falz made the remarks during an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, where he questioned government officials’ claims that the pressures of governance had affected their ability to deliver on promises.

The entertainer expressed concern over what he described as misplaced priorities, particularly spending on luxury items such as vehicles and aircraft while insecurity continues to affect parts of 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 asked.

Falz also rejected the argument that public officials were overwhelmed by the demands of office, noting that political leaders voluntarily sought power and should be prepared to meet 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.

Explaining the meaning of the slogan, which translates to “It is my turn” in English, Falz said he found the phrase unusual and troubling.

“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.

He questioned why elected officials would later complain about the pressures of leadership after actively pursuing the positions they occupy.

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“So why can’t you come and say pressure is much on you? Are you okay?” he added.

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