The reason why some Nigerians are praying for the country to grow worse – Laycon

The winner of Big Brother Naija Season 5, Olamilekan Agbeleshe, also known as Laycon, has questioned the mentality of some followers of opposition parties who are “hoping and praying” for Nigeria not to “get better” since their favorite candidates did not win the presidential election that took place on February 25. Laycon is known as Big Brother Naija’s most popular housemate.

He couldn’t understand why people in his country would want things to stay the same rather than improve due to political disagreements.

The musician posted the following message on his Instagram account: “Abeg wait to… so there are individuals (Nigerians, living in Nigeria) actively wishing and praying for things not to go any better in this country because their favorite candidate isn’t the current President?

“To What End?”

His remark drew criticism, with many people attacking him and questioning whether the “prayers and wishes” of followers of the opposing party were responsible for the current economic crisis in the country.

In response to the criticism, Laycon stated that he was misunderstood and emphasized the point that the leaders of Nigeria are a representation of the Nigerian people.

He stated, “I have always held the opinion that our leaders are a reflection of who we are as individuals, and I believe this more than ever now.” And for as long as we do not change as individuals, we will continue to experience what it is that we put out into the world. It is a mistake to operate under the assumption that disagreement automatically entails enmity and ill will.

“I put out a tweet regarding a conversation I had earlier today, and the mentions and response to the tweet shows how much some of you do not read to understand before replying to tweets,” the tweet stated. “It’s clear that some of you do not read to understand before replying to tweets.” Before you speak or type anything, give yourself some time to reflect.

“And yes, I believe that our leaders are a reflection of us as a people,” the speaker continued. Our leaders are not very good. However, poor people tend to rise to leadership positions, rather than the other way around. People who live normal lives yet make other people’s lives more difficult automatically qualify as leaders, provided only that they hold positions of power.

“If the people who were working at gas stations and checkout counters when there was a shortage of fuel and money, respectively, became leaders, what would they do? Do you suppose those people who earn their living in dollars wish for the dollar’s value to rise or fall against other currencies? It’s important to use that incredible ability of yours to critique yourself every once in a while.