VIDEO: Emi lokan slogan most absurd thing I’ve seen — Falz slams FG

Nigerian rapper and commentator Folarin Falana, widely known as Falz, has sharply criticized the Federal Government's spending priorities. During an interview with Arise Television, Falz described the ruling party's campaign slogan, "Emi lokan," as the most absurd thing he has ever encountered.

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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?

Falz questioned the government's allocation of significant funds towards acquiring new vehicles and jets while the country grapples with widespread insecurity. "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.

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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.

The artist also took issue with government officials citing pressure as an excuse for unmet promises. He argued that individuals who actively sought public office should not complain about the demands of governance. "Did anyone beg you to take up this?" Falz questioned, referencing the "Emi lokan" slogan, which translates to "It is my turn."

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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 elaborated on the slogan's perceived absurdity, stating, "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." Falz concluded by questioning why officials would then complain about pressure, having pursued office so vigorously.

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So why can’t you come and say pressure is much on you? Are you okay?