‘Bigot’ added to Brymo’s Wikipedia profile after alleged offensive comment about Igbos
The buzz which Brymo’s recent tweet about his idea of the political future of the Igbos generated, has seen him being described as a ‘bigot’ in his Wikipedia profile.
Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, Brymo had said that the Igbos have to organize their homefront to lead the rest of the country. He added that the safest option for the Igbos at the moment is to vie for the position of Vice President of Nigeria to “test the waters”.
His tweet read;
“Don’t respect my intelligence nor choices… you are trying to not accept resolve… argue more then… pls …. It is not prudent to elect him yet, he may have to vividly organise his home-front to lead rest of us… an Igbo VP first maybe to test the waters with the region is safer!”
Don’t respect my intelligence nor choices… you are trying to not accept resolve… argue more then… pls …. It is not prudent to elect him yet, he may have to vividly organise his home-front to lead rest of us… an Igbo VP first maybe to test the waters with the region is safer! https://t.co/Uyk1AzVX5x
— Ọláwálé Ọlọ́fọ̀ọrọ̀ (@BrymOlawale) December 31, 2022
The tweet led to an outcry on social media as many accused him of bigotry and not setting the same standard for politicians from other regions.
Igbos have really suffered in Nigeria, the other day it was Atiku who said he’s the stepping stone to a South East Presidency when an Igbo man is clearly on the ballot.
Maybe Brymo is too dull to realize that an Igbo man, Alex Ekueme was VP in 1979. https://t.co/jhs5nTgFoI
— Otunba (@ManLikeIcey) January 5, 2023
Be wary of educated tribal bigots like Brymo. They are very dangerous to the society.
They are blaming Peter Obi for the insecurity in the South East but they aren’t blaming Atiku for the insurgency in the North East.
— Chris (@Topboychriss) January 5, 2023
With tribal bigots like Brymo, Nigeria can never be one. It’s such a shame. What offence did the Igbos ever commit to warrant this level of hate? https://t.co/wFrTEfoft8
— Slimfit (@iSlimfit) January 5, 2023
Lol. There are many Brymo’s out here. When we used to complain about this bigotry & Igbophobia inherent in these guys, many of you, people joined them in labeling and gagging us coz y'all wanna be seen as ndi ezigbo Mmadu. Today y'all acting surprised. Babbling Idiots!!
— Aji Bussu Onye Mpiawa azụ 🇨🇮 (@AfamDeluxo) January 5, 2023
Nobody cares about Brymo’s political choices. It’s his fundamental human right. But if he has to denigrate the Igbos to market his candidate then that’s unacceptable. Peter Obi is a force that reckons with every tribe and neither Brymo nor his unblown music career can stop it 📌
— Chlorpheniramine #OBIdients 🇳🇬 (@VictorIsrael_) January 5, 2023
Brymo utterly irrational tweet against the Igbos is heartbreaking and more than xenophobia; those close to him should keep an eye on him.
A healthy mind would not hold such an opinion. I expected him to be a wise man because he makes good music but he’s far from wise
— Adenekan Mayowa (@Mayorspeaks) January 5, 2023
Ignored this tweet a few times already but I only wanna add that a whole lot more Nigerians share Brymo's views than they'd care to admit (including lots of those forming outrage on this tweet). The hatred for Igbos is the most uniting factor for Nigerians.
It is what it is. https://t.co/5qOsZrXJO1
— Koni bajẹ Baba | VOTE LP (@UndaGerr) January 4, 2023
As a Yoruba, I feel ashamed with Brymo's tweet. My igbo brothers I feel the need to apologize on how you're being treated in this country. Apologies pls. We would move past this bigotry soon and together would chart a common and equal cause of nationhood. E ma binu🙏
— Crown Oba👑 (@them_alone) January 5, 2023
Brymo saying he'd rather an ailing President than anarchy in Peter Obi Presidency, takes the biscuit in foolishness. He doesn't understand that having an ailing BAT as President is anarchy in waiting. I don't think he knows who BAT's vice is or understands the Politics going on.
— Maxvayshia™ 🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@maxvayshia) January 5, 2023
The outcry had led to his Wikipedia profile being updated with a “bigot” description.
