Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Minister of Petroleum
Resources, has come under attack for saying that internet fraudsters, popularly
known as Yahoo Boy, have become role models in the Nigerian society.
Diezani, while delivering a lecture at a virtual event
organised by the Ijaw National Development Group, warned that the new trend
‘Yahoo Yahoo’ is a travesty of an unfolding tragedy for Nigeria, adding that
only hard work could guarantee success.
Diezani said, “The ones that have swag, the Yahoo Yahoo boys
as my son would say; these in short, are the role models they are looking at.
These are the ones that reinforce negative societal norms and values”.
Diezani, who is under trial for alleged fraud, has since
stirred reactions over her statement
Some Nigerians took to their Twitter handles blaming the
likes of Diezani for the reason Nigerian youths go into ‘Yahoo yahoo’.
Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,
EFCC, had filed additional 15 criminal charges against Jide Omokore, an ally of
the former Petroleum Minister.
Here are some comments gathered from Twitter:
@theonlyfederal “This is hushmummy diezani bashing yahoo
yahoo boys,this woman is a legal thief.”
@Mayorspeaks “Diezani said Yahoo boys are now role models,
this is coming from somebody that stole Nigeria’s 4yrs budget “The Right
statement coming from the wrong person, however it’s not about where it came
from at times, it’s about the message being delivered.”
@Costa_Shido “You represent everything wrong in Nigeria in
recent times. Atone for your years of looting of Nigeria’s commonwealth and
reckless spending by submitting to authorities for questioning and stop
speaking from your hideout like you care.”
@Starkidd01 “Just woke up this morning to read about Diezani
spitting rubbish about Yahoo guys when she’s their role model politically.This
life has no balance at all .”
@Babatee_ednut “Diezani should be the last person to come
out criticizing yahoo boys.You’re simply the yahoo girl.”
@Unclemillo “Deziani, If Nigerians open mouth curse you, 600
years is an understatement.”
@bryobrown “Bring back our money. It is because of your
greed that youths find solace in yahoo yahoo.”
@xyzreddington “Someone that fucked up the system and stole
money that could have been used to better the youths is calling out yahoo
boys.”
@Icyberry4 “With all due respect ma’am we need you to return
all the looted funds in your possession before we consider listening to what
you have to say!
@Dreytriplem “Yet, you stole billions of dollars which could
have been used for the benefit of millions of Nigerians. I hope you have fully
recovered from cancer to enable you to come back to Nigeria and answer to the
charges against you madam.”
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