Controversial comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, popularly known as Seyi Law, has taken his APC thuggery to another level.
Seyi Law, in a snippet of his latest interview with Nedu on ‘The Honest Bunch podcast’, had threatened to beat Noble Igwe to a pulp whenever they ran into each other.
In the viral snippet, the comedian said; ‘’Noble Igwe I’m mentioning it publicly, I will beat Noble Igwe to the extent….”
Responding to the threat, Noble Igwe mocked Seyi Law, stating that he is moving from one podcast to another while other comedians are on tours.
“While other comedians your mate are on tour, you are busy moving from one podcast to another @seyilaw1. But then, that’s a tour,” he said.
Also, the APC prince also shared that he has issues with Tunde Ednut, Eedris Abdulkareem, and many other public figures for not supporting his candidate.
He also promised never to forgive Eedris Abdulkareem and Mercy Aigbe.
The Makoko comedian has however, lost over 200,000 Nigerian followers because of his social media activism for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 election campaign.
The comedian said, “I lost over 200,000 followers because of the election which for me, is not a problem. The most important thing is that whatever you do, try as much as possible to draw that you’re doing it from the right place. Whatever you do, are you sure that you are doing it from the right place? Is it fair to those concerned? If you’re not being fair, don’t do it.”
Seyi Law also claimed that Tinubu made Lagos the entertainment hub it is today.
“Tinubu probably made Lagos a conducive environment for entertainment to thrive today,” he said.
On Nobel Igwe, he said his grudge against Noble was because he mentioned his wife in a post during the 2023 electioneering campaign and someone commented under it, calling his wife an “outcast.”
Seyi Law threatened to go physical on Noble whenever they met.
The comedian said: “There is somebody in the entertainment industry that I will never forgive; Noble Igwe. I am saying it publicly, I will never forgive him until he apologises to my wife, because during the elections, he made a post and he put my wife’s name and somebody under the comment called my wife an ‘osu.’ It means an outcast.
“So if Noble Igwe is listening or watching this podcast, our path has not crossed since then. The day our path crosses, I will beat Noble Igwe to the extent that the world would ask what he did wrong.
“That’s where I draw the line. You can offend me, however, you want but the moment you involve my family; my wife and children, you cross the line into hell. And I will leave heaven for that to sit with you in hell. So, Noble Igwe, know that I am sitting and waiting patiently for you in hell.”
Relentless Seyi
Meanwhile, the relentless APC campaigner, Seyi Law, has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Unlike his colleagues, Kwam 1 and Olaiya Igwe, who have lamented the economic hardship Nigerians are experiencing, Seyi Law, an avid APC supporter, has reposed confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership.
Makoko Comedian whose career was boasted long ago by President Bola Tinubu pledged his unflinching support for the administration.
In a statement on his X page on 17 February, the Makoko mega star who voted and campaigned rigorously for the now president emphasized his commitment to constructive criticism and condemning harmful actions directed towards the President.
The comedian and actor stated his preference to remain loyal to Mr Tinubu through both challenging and favourable times rather than seeking temporary comfort under other leaders that could come at the expense of his children’s future.
“I would rather stay with Moses through the wilderness to Canaan than eat meat and drink wine in slavery in Egypt at the expense of my children’s future.
“It is easy for any government at the centre to please the multitude by reverting to full subsidy on fuel and exchange rates, but I would rather we reset, rebuild, and sustain our future than live on a better now by borrowing our future. I want to see specific people-driven and engaging policies in the agriculture, power, and health sectors. I am hopeful.
“I know everything doesn’t rest at the centre, and I should be able to make demands from the state government. Your allocations have increased, and to take steps towards a better transportation system, not to talk of subsidising it for your citizens, is a mountain you’re finding hard to climb. The state governors are shameless.
“It is easy for any government at the centre to please the multitude by reverting to full subsidy on fuel and exchange rates, but I would rather we reset, rebuild, and sustain our future than live on a better now by borrowing our future. I want to see certain people-driven and engaging policies in the agriculture, power, and health sectors. I am hopeful.”
The 40-year-old comedian said many Nigerians make other people lose hope in the government by being mean and wanting things immediately.
The comedian further lamented the ineffective communication of government agendas, efforts, and actions by government agencies.
Seyi Law, who stated that he refrains from judging anyone for their grievances toward the government, also pointed out that while the government was elected to serve the people, he might be more informed than other Nigerians for refraining from criticism.
Furthermore, in another post on his X on Monday, Seyi Law, titled “An Open Letter to Mr President,” echoed the growing chorus of voices lamenting the prevailing hardships in the country.
He noted that Nigerians are tired and clamouring for relief during this challenging period under the leadership of Mr Tinubu.
The Ondo-born comedian directly addressed the President, saying that with each passing moment, time slips away from his administration’s grasp.
He revealed that he refrained from participating in protests against former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for nearly two years, believing that every new administration requires a minimum of one and a half years to stabilise.
He said Tinubu is no stranger to the intricacies of governance in Nigeria. Still, he hopes he is experiencing firsthand the hardships, insecurity, and hunger plaguing the nation.
He reiterated his readiness to criticise the former Lagos State Governor if necessary, should he fail to address pressing issues.
“Sir, may I cast your mind back to 2012 when your party was able to convince Nigerians who had just had a beautiful Yuletide celebration to take over the street in protest of the removal of subsidies on fuel. It was a turning point for Jonathan’s administration and ushered in President Muhammadu Buhari.
“It might interest you to know that I wasn’t one of the Nigerians convinced then to vote for Buhari. Can you now imagine what a great protest it would be for Nigerians to troop into the streets because of hunger, insecurity, and inability to afford basic amenities? I don’t want to imagine it and talk more about joining them.
“Your Excellency, good intentions are mere intentions without proper implementations. I expected certain things to be quickly fixed to mitigate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal. I am yet to see a fully implemented plan in the short term. I used Moses and the Israelites’ journey from Egypt as an analogy in one of my write-ups, and it wasn’t a mistake. It was deliberate, as you probably know that the Israelites got to a point and began to complain, preferring to go back to slavery in Egypt rather than moving forward.
“They got tired of Manna, and now Nigerians ask, “Where is our manna for this time?” I waited for almost two years to join a protest against former President Buhari’s administration because I believe that at least every new administration needs a minimum of one and a half years to stabilise. For every tick and tick on the clock, time is running on your administration.”
Seyi Law criticised the incompetence of some Ministers, Special Advisers, and others in Mr Tinubu’s cabinet.
He added that Nigerians are compelled to question the roles of other members of his cabinet, noting that citizens want to avoid a situation where individuals who previously failed in their duties are given the freedom to offer solutions in the media.
“We need members of your cabinet to communicate more effectively with visible action plans. Nigerians followed the continuous updates from the minister of interior, the actions of Governor Wike, and the progress of minister Bosun Tijani,” he added.
He stated that while he supports Mr Tinubu, he will continue to pose challenging questions until he succeeds for the nation’s greater good.
“This nation must and should be better for all. Mr President, it will be sad to lose the goodwill of over 8.9 million people who voted for you because of the incompetence of the people in your cabinet. I believe at the mark of one year, there should be an appraisal of everyone, and those found wanting must go. Sir, we await the PCNG buses initiative, soft food availability, and affordability measures. The issue of electricity is deeply concerning.”
Finally in another voice, Seyi Law denied campaigning for President Bola Tinubu in the last election.
The comedian claimed he only declared publicly that Tinubu was his choice, and didn’t ask people to vote for his candidate.
The comic star said it was unjust for people to keep calling him out over the economic crunch, maintaining that he never urged Nigerians to vote for President Tinubu.
He said, “I never said ‘vote for Tinubu’. Go and check. I write the things that I know he did in Lagos, and I will put ‘Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is my candidate or is who I am voting for.’ I didn’t tell you to vote for him. And again, Seyi Law did not make the 8.9 million that voted for him. I am just a number among those numbers.
“Yes, do I have influence over some people? Maybe. I used my influence for what I believed in. And I believe that this person [Tinubu] is the person that would take us to that Nigeria that I want us to be.”
In the same vein, Labour Party’s governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has described comedian Seyi Law as a vile and dishonest person who spreads falsehood, hate and bigotry.
Gbadebo said this in reaction to Seyi Law stating that the Labour Party governorship candidate threatened to make traditional rulers “go under the bridge” if he won the 2023 governorship election in Lagos state.
Gbadebo shared a video in which he promised to restore the authority of traditional rulers which he claimed was undermined by colonisers and adopted by subsequent governments.
According to him, restoring authority of traditional rulers gives them the power to act without getting clearance from state governments.
