Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar,
caused confusion on the Nigerian social media space on Saturday, when he
declared on Twitter that he is not as rich as award-winning music
producer, singer and songwriter, Don Jazzy.
A Twitter user, Dahiru Mustapha,
tweeting via @ZizouQA, had asked Atiku why he had not been giving out
recharge cards on the social network as Don Jazzy used to do.
The ace music producer enjoys creating a
buzz on the micro-blogging service with the way and manner he shares
money and recharge cards to his followers, a move many describe as a
publicity stunt.
“Why can’t @atiku share recharge cards
like @donjazzy?,’’ Mustapha asked in a tweet. But while responding
swiftly to the inquiry, Atiku declared that he is not as rich as many
Nigerians may have been made to believe.
He replied, “But I’m not as rich as Don Jazzy #smile.’’
Atiku’s reply immediately went viral on social media as tens of people
retweeted it. The comment stirred up a debate among social media users.
Don Jazzy on noticing the claims of the
Turakin Adamawa, expressed shock. He first moved to confirm the
originality of the Atiku’s Twitter handle from one of his daughters,
Meena Abu.
He asked, “Hello @MeenaAbu is this really daddy’s (Atiku’s) account? Abeg hail him for me o. Tell him to ignore dis kids on my Twitter handle o. lol.’’ Meena Abu replied saying, “@atiku is daddy’s Twitter handle. @Donjazzy.’’
Having noticed the buzz Atiku’s
statement created online, Don Jazzy tweeted, “Ahhhh, good afternoon,
sir!’’ He added, “These children will not koba me o. If I get half of baba Atiku’s money, you think say I go still dey holla Eminado Eminado. hissss. I go need another session of #MakeOverbyGod oo.’’
A Twitter user said very soon some
Nigerian politicians seeking to underestimate their wealth status would
start lying that they borrowed money for their campaigns from the music
producer.
“Soon, politicians will be like ‘I borrowed money from Don Jazzy for my campaign,’’’ Ade Sleek stated.
But as the Twittersphere was agog with
retweets and mentions about Atiku’s statement, Don Jazzy shared a link
to a scholarship programme being spearheaded by the former VP. Atiku,
who appreciated the gesture said, “Thank you, @Donjazzy. You are an
inspiration and role model for your generation. Keep flying high.’’
Meanwhile, the controversy Atiku’s statement generated did not deter him from having an engagement with many of his followers.
One of his followers, Nwachinaemelu,
said he noticed the link to the “Education Solutions Scholarship” scheme
he introduced and wondered why he did not introduce such in his
capacity as Vice- President of the country.
“I read @atiku’s Twitter handle, and I
wonder where was this fount of wisdom between 1999 and 2003 when he was
VP? I didn’t notice it then,’’ Nwachinaemelu said.
Atiku, however, said the job of a Vice-President is one that is usually “unseen.”
He said he made himself relevant while
in power by being “assertive.’’ He described his then boss, former
President Olusegun Obasanjo, as a “strong character.’’
He tweeted, “My job was in the
background. Like managing the team (1999-2003), and the economy. I
honestly think I did well in the capacity.
“When the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission was set up, there were no funds to run it. I had to
personally approve startup funds through the presidency.
“Most of a Vice-President’s work will be
unseen, although I did push myself to be more assertive. My boss was a
strong character too.’’
However, one Nnayelugo, tweeting via
@eloka51 said he disagreed with his explanation. He argued, “I disagree
with you Atiku. Between 1999 and 2003, you guys did not find your feet.
No infrastructure, no clear cut policy on anything. You bungled
privatisation.’’
See some of the tweets below.
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ReplyDeleteyes sir bcos donjazzy is contented with d little nd thank God but u are not satisfy with d much dt God gave u nd cannot show gratitude
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