Senator Dino Melaye has expressed criticism towards some Nigerian Christians who were captured praying for a spoilt transformer in Lagos. The incident unfolded in Ikota Housing Estate, Ajah, where residents gathered around the malfunctioning transformer, seeking divine intervention to restore its functionality.
Melaye shared a video of the prayer session on his social media platform, accompanied by a remark questioning the priorities in Africa. He wrote: "We are sick in Africa. How can people be praying for a spoilt transformer? Watch this video and know that we have major problems."
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However, Melaye's post sparked criticism from some of his followers, who pointed out perceived contradictions in his stance:
@Iamsam: “You are part of the reason. The money you legally or illegally took from Nigerians can buy thousands or millions of transformers. Please, go use that money to improve your community and Nigerian’s welfare.”
[/p]@Ayodele: “The same sickness that’s affecting Africans made you buy a luxury car Rolls-Royce just to put it in your living room for display when your living room isn’t a vehicle’s sales showroom. People like you turned those poor people into prayer warriors when there’s no way out.”
[/p]@Expope1: “Posting this on your page after stealing all the money that belongs to the poor Nigerians to keep them in abject poverty is the most foolish thing I have seen on the internet today. Who is more sick? Are those praying for a transformer or are you acting like an imbecile in the Assembly?”
[/p]@Bensamuel: “My suggestion to BAT is to build many mental health facilities across the 36 states.”
[/p]@Imole: “Living at the comfort of your home makes you think everyone has the same reality just like you. If you live in some area, you will understand why 3 new transformers will stop working in space of 1 month and they couldn’t find any reason why they stop working.”
[/p]We are sick in Africa. How can people be praying for a spoilt transformer. Watch this video and know that we have major problems. pic.twitter.com/mFGtMIo3us
— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@_dinomelaye) January 24, 2024