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Dino Melaye Dragged After Praising Foreign Country And Slamming Nigerian Leaders

Former Senator Dino Melaye has come under heavy criticism on social media after posting a video in which he condemned Nigeria’s leadership while showing off a comfortable lifestyle abroad.

In the video, Dino Melaye is seen riding in a luxury car and driving through a beautiful location outside Nigeria.

Sharing the video, the former lawmaker said that corrupt and “wicked” leaders should be in prison for the state of the country and called for Nigeria to be rebuilt with the right people in power.

He wrote: “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.” 

His post quickly sparked mixed reactions online, with some social media users supporting his stance that Nigeria needs accountable leadership and real reforms.

However, many others accused him of hypocrisy, pointing out that Melaye has been part of Nigeria’s political system for years and questioned why he is only now blaming leaders for the country’s problems.

Some argued that public officials, past and present, share responsibility for the current situation.

Others said it was ironic for him to complain about Nigeria while enjoying life abroad, while a few commenters suggested that true patriotism would mean staying back to help fix the country rather than showcasing foreign comforts.

The post has continued to generate debate, with supporters and critics clashing over his role in Nigeria’s political history and the broader issue of leadership accountability.

KanyiDaily recalls that Senator Dino Melaye recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), blaming the party’s inability to provide strong leadership or offer real solutions to Nigeria’s problems.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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