Afropop star, Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun, ahead of the 2019 elections, aired his views on ongoing political issues being debated on has. He urged Nigerian politicians to stop joking with people’s lives. The music star expressed his thoughts on his Snapchat page.
“Politicians stop joking with people’s lives. You are responsible for the lives of millions of people and your decision affects all. Help make Nigeria a better place,” Wizkid wrote.
The singer also spoke against voting in a candidate “because a paid celebrity endorsed them”.
“Don’t let anybody wen don collect money influence your vote to tell u who’s right or not! Use your head! Vote wisely! I’m for whoever the people vote.
He urged Nigerians to vote wisely. “Vote who you like… vote wisely. If you are old enough to get a PVC, you are old enough to think! Don’t sell your vote… your vote can make a difference! Go out and vote.”
Wizkid’s comments stirred diverse conversations on social media, with many agreeing with him.
Asides publicly declaring his support for Banky W’s political ambition, Wizkid has never endorsed any political aspirant.
Like Wizkid, Ali Baba, I Go Dye and Funke Akindele have also shared views on the forthcoming presidential elections on social media.
Recently, Davido publicly stated his preferred candidates for the elections and even revealed that he is being threatened over his political disposition but he remains fearless.