NCAC Stirs Outrage with Post Against Bobrisky, Forgets Nation’s Not a Theocracy
A recent Instagram post from the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), bravery befitting its director-general, Olusegun Runsewe, came under fiery criticism for its aggressive tone and unambiguous bias. The previously shared and later deleted post featured a graphic illustration depicting Runsewe symbolically lashing out at social media sensation Bobrisky, with the caption labeling the crossdresser an “idiot” and declaring, “Nigeria is not Sodom and Gomorrah.”
The Council seemed to zealously highlight its role in guiding youth away from “derailing” behaviors, claiming, “God bless the Republic of Nigeria,” a bold declaration that left many questioning the organization’s intentions. The post quickly garnered attention on social media, prompting its swift removal.
This incendiary incident follows a series of high-profile events involving Bobrisky, who has recently been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being removed from a flight. A video showcasing her injured arm gathered attention on her social media account, as she claimed mistreatment and requested assistance.
However, the drama escalated further with the release of an audio clip, supposedly featuring Bobrisky, allegedly speaking about bribing EFCC officials N15 million to drop money laundering charges. Bobrisky vehemently denied these claims, announcing plans to take legal action against the individual responsible for sharing the clip – activist VeryDarkMan.
The crossdresser’s legal woes have attracted significant attention, with her arrest at the Seme border, followed by her transfer to the Lagos FCID for investigation. Furthermore, she, along with the EFCC and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), is under investigation by a House of Representatives committee over allegations of bribery.
This recent scrutiny aligns with Runsewe’s previous statements in 2019, where he categorized Bobrisky as a “national disaster” and issued a warning about the perceived influence she exerts over Nigerian youth.
See the now-deleted post below:
