‘Shame on you’ — Bruce receives knocks on Twitter for saying Nigeria needs Atiku
Nigerians on Twitter have criticised Ben Bruce, senator representing Bayelsa east constituency, for saying Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, is the type of leader the country needs.
In his tweet, Bruce berated the federal government for not reacting to a report that Nigerians were falling victim to modern slavery in Libya.
CNN had reported that migrants, including Nigerians, were auctioned and sold for $400.
“The same day @CNN revealed that Black African migrants were being sold off as slaves, @atiku spoke up, offered help and asked the world for help,” Bruce wrote on Twitter.
“602k Nigerians follow that route every year, yet our government has been slow to speak and act. Atiku is the type of leader Nigeria needs!”.
While some supported Bruce’s opinion, many did not hide their reservations.
“No boss he’s not, he did the right thing by speaking up but he’s not the leader we need,” a Twitter user (@Chuboyking) wrote.
“They have had their chances, it’s time for someone fresh and new, someone who hasn’t been inflected with the on going corruption in our government, a young vibrant commoner.”
Humans are being treated like animals, subjected to the most barbaric treatments and you are using such sensitive issue to campaign for Atiku. Are you even a living thing? Shame, today you don’t have any sense at all. Shame!
Are you not part of the Nigerian Government? Have you ever brought up the issue in your sessions? Think before you talk Sir.
Common sense did not reveal this to you.
Sir, I just hope your handle was hijacked this wasn’t from you.
I’m totally disappointed at this tweet. Utterly disappointed.
Commenting on issues qualifies him as the type of leader we want? Oh c’mon apply your common sense. You can do better. Sir.
Now rather than push to lead Nigeria yourself, you are rooting for Atiku. In 2020 you will join the gang of those accusing the North of ‘born-to-rule’ mentality.
For years i have fought for you sayin ur the kinda leader we need… Buh dis ur Atiku support just destroys everythn… I give up on u
Guys let’s all just believe his Twitter handle got hijacked ok. Bcus here I am preparing my @benmurraybruce 4 president in 2019 t-shirts
Dear Senator please take a seat. You advocate for youthful leadership but here you are trying to promote Atiku for 2019.
Even on moral I think he is the best
I concur senator
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Ben u a disappointment, went we are thinking of u being our leader,here u are canvassing for an expired Atiku, l sorry for Nigeria
