Rapper and social commentator, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised the Federal Government’s spending priorities, describing the ruling party’s “Emi Lokan” campaign slogan as the most absurd thing he has ever encountered.
The entertainer stated this during an interview with Arise Television correspondents on Tuesday, where he took issue with government officials citing pressure on the administration as an excuse for unmet promises.
Falz questioned the rationale behind heavy expenditure on vehicles and jets while insecurity persisted across the country.
“If you look at what has been spent on acquiring new vehicles, acquiring jets, acquiring all these things, and look at what has actually gone on with insecurity and what we’re facing, what are your priorities?” he said.
He faulted the notion that the government was under pressure, arguing that officials sought public office willingly and should not now complain about the demands of governance.
“Did anyone beg you to take up this? If I remember clearly, apart from the fact that this is public service, and you do everything within your power to campaign, to enter into office, if I remember clearly, the campaign slogan for this administration was Emi Lokan,” he said.
Falz explained that the slogan translates to “It is my turn” in English, describing it as unprecedented in its absurdity.
