Nigerian actor and social commentator Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, says fatigue, public backlash and threats to his life influenced his decision to reduce his criticism of government.
The skit maker made the clarification on Wednesday while reacting to an old interview shared by Wazobia FM, in which he spoke about threats he received during the #EndSARS protests.
Mr Macaroni said the interview was recorded more than two years ago, but maintained that the concerns he raised remained relevant.
He said Nigerians often complain about poor governance but quickly move on, making it exhausting for activists to repeatedly raise the same issues.
“Forget about the threats. My issue with us as Nigerians is how we move on quickly. We complain and move on. There is nothing I will say now that I haven’t already said hundred times over,” he wrote on X.
He added that citizens must be willing to demand accountability and fight for their rights before repeated public criticism could produce meaningful change.
Mr Macaroni also referred to a statement he made in March 2026, in which he described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as “the Most Useless Government in the history of Useless Governments.”
According to him, that statement marked the point at which he decided to take a break from political commentary.
He said he was tired of watching a small number of politicians allegedly make decisions that negatively affected millions of Nigerians without significant resistance from the public.
The actor further criticised what he described as a “survival mentality,” arguing that Nigerians should move beyond merely coping with hardship and demand an environment that allows them to thrive.
In another post, he said his reduced political commentary should not be mistaken for fear.
“I have been persecuted and vilified since I started speaking up against Government. Threats are a usual occurrence,” he wrote.
He said his decision to step back was mainly because he was tired of repeating the same messages, adding that he would be ready to speak again when Nigerians were prepared to demand change.
“Please let me continue enjoying my break by redefining myself and Art, which I love as dearly as I love Nigeria,” he added.
In the earlier Wazobia FM interview, Mr Macaroni recalled the personal consequences of his activism, saying he was often portrayed as a troublesome person despite speaking on issues affecting Nigerians.
He said some citizens whom he sought to represent eventually turned against him and subjected him to insults and abuse.
The actor also disclosed that his family repeatedly pleaded with him to stop speaking out during the #EndSARS period because of threats to his life.
He said the threats became so serious that his family considered arranging for him to leave the country, but he declined.
Mr Macaroni said he continued to participate in public discussions ahead of the 2023 general elections, urging Nigerians to vote wisely and publicly stating his preferred candidate without directing others to support the same person.
He said the backlash that followed, combined with the eventual election outcome, further contributed to his decision to reduce his political commentary.
The actor also said he had no interest in joining politics, expressing disappointment that some people he once admired from his school days had entered politics and, in his view, damaged their legacies.
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