- Nigerian comedian Mr Macaroni criticizes Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Toke Benson, for assaulting a man who tried to record her.
- A viral video shows Commissioner Benson confronting and threatening to break the phone of a man attempting to film her, causing public outrage.
- In a series of tweets, Mr Macaroni condemns the commissioner’s behavior, questioning her entitlement and authoritarian attitude as a public servant.
Nigerian actor and comedian Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has publicly criticized Toke Benson, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, for allegedly assaulting a man who attempted to record a video of her.
The incident, which occurred earlier today, quickly went viral after being shared by Sahara Reporters.
In the footage, the commissioner is seen confronting the individual for filming her, with reports suggesting she even threatened to break his phone.
In a series of tweets, Mr Macaroni condemned the commissioner’s actions, highlighting the inappropriate conduct of public servants in the country.
He wrote:
“Dear Mrs Toke Benson, who do you think you are that you can’t be recorded?? Ok. Commissioner? And so what??
“You even have the temerity to ask “who is paying your salary” Is it your money?
A public servant moving like a Dictator.
Saying you will break a citizen’s phone and actually moving to do so?? Outrageous!!!And I heard another lady asking “do you know who you are talking to”
Who are you? Who is she? Who are all of you gangan??? My goodness!!!It seems once you hold a political office in Nigeria you become Lord and Master and all Citizens must become your slaves??
The incident has sparked outrage online, with many Nigerians expressing their concern over the treatment of citizens by those in positions of power.
Netizens Reactions…
@chiditweets042 said: “Teacher yesterday, commissioner today. The country is filled with little dictators everywhere.”
@Horlartunjee1 said: “You can’t go to people’s offices and start recording them without their consent.”
@Joshsumosk said: “Her IG is @bensontoke if you need to reach her yunno.”
@5plus5_talk said: “Please extend to her the same kind gesture that was extended to the Teacher yesterday.”
@Princemoye1 said: “We are waiting, sir.”
@ibk_philosophy1 said: “What happened before he or she started recording her . We need to know what happened. I won’t feel comfortable if someone should start recording me without my consent or we’re mutuals . What was her offense?”
@otakerioghenero said: “She said who is paying your salary.You can imagine. A public servant for that matter.”
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