Ace Nigerian comedian and social critic, Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Dye, has taken a swipe at Nigerian politicians for what he described as their continued use of recycled, deceptive strategies as the 2027 general elections draw near.
In a hard-hitting post shared via his Instagram page, the comedian urged Nigerians to be cautious and not fall for the fake humility politicians often put on display during campaign seasons.
Expressing his displeasure, I Go Dye said many political actors only act humble and relatable to win public sympathy, often engaging in gimmicks like buying roasted corn on the streets, eating from roadside stalls, or visiting local markets—behaviours they abandon once elected into office.
“2027 dey near… Politicians don dey collect their white native from tailor hand. Very soon now, you go begin see dem for roadside dey buy corn, dey help roast bole with women, enter market like say na dem suffer pass you, chop for mama put like say na their house. Fake humility just to win your heart,” he wrote.
He criticised the predictability of these antics, lamenting that the script has remained unchanged since the 1960s. Drawing a comparison between Nigeria’s current political class and founding leaders like Obafemi Awolowo, I Go Dye said the lack of innovation in political strategy mirrors the country’s stagnant development.
“But once dem win, dem go disappear like spirit. You no go see dem again until next election. Same old script since 1960. No innovation, no sincerity,” he wrote.
According to him, the nation has remained stuck in one place due to a consistent recycling of empty promises and insincere leadership, rather than creative and forward-thinking ideas.
“Na the same format dem Awolowo use that year na una still dey use today. Zero creativity. Zero change. Na why Nigeria still dey where we dey,” the comedian added.
He rounded off his post by stressing the urgent need for sincere and thoughtful leadership, not performative campaigns or false narratives.
“We do not need actors, we need thinkers. We do not need visionary leaders, not recycled lies,” he concluded.
I Go Dye’s comments have stirred reactions online, with many Nigerians agreeing with his sentiments and calling for a break from the culture of political theatre that dominates election seasons.
