After the news of four British Nigerians being sentenced to 54 years in prison for violent phone robberies in London, reactions poured in — some expressing disappointment, others turning it into political ridicule. One user commented, “Future APC presidential candidates.”
This statement is clearly sarcastic but also toxic. It mocks Nigeria’s political system by equating a criminal act with political ambition, suggesting that corruption and politics are inseparable. While frustration with leadership is understandable, using serious crimes as political jokes only normalizes cynicism and erodes meaningful discourse.
Red flag 🚩: When politics becomes a punchline for every wrongdoing, accountability loses its value.
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