Edon Cast: Mr Macaroni Slams EndSARS Protesters Turned Political Hypocrites in Fiery Rant

Nigerian activist, actor, and online satirist Mr Macaroni has once again set social media ablaze with a fiery and unapologetic message that calls out the apparent hypocrisy of some young Nigerians who were once at the forefront of the EndSARS movement but are now openly aligning with the same politicians they once condemned. In a tweet that has since gone viral, Mr Macaroni did not mince words, accusing these individuals of "kissing the asses" of politicians they had publicly criticized during the 2020 nationwide protests against police brutality and bad governance.

The EndSARS protests, which swept across Nigeria in October 2020, were led largely by the youth, who took to the streets in defiance of police violence, corruption, and a failing system. Mr Macaroni, a prominent voice during that period, risked arrest and physical harm to stand in solidarity with fellow Nigerians demanding justice and reform. His role in the movement earned him widespread respect and recognition as a fearless advocate for human rights. However, in his recent statement, he expressed deep disappointment and frustration at what he sees as a betrayal of the movement’s ideals by those now cozying up to political figures once denounced.

“Boys wey shout and cry during EndSARS have started kissing the asses of the same politicians they criticized,” Mr Macaroni wrote on Twitter. He went on to say, “They are so ashamed of it they have to use tribal bigotry to mask their hypocrisy. That’s the only thing I find disgraceful.”

In his emotionally charged message, Mr Macaroni pointed fingers at those who, rather than openly admit a change of heart or political alignment, have instead resorted to stoking the flames of ethnic division to justify their sudden political shifts. According to him, these individuals, unable to publicly own up to either being paid or seeking political favors, now hide behind ethnic loyalty and tribal rhetoric to veil their motivations.

“Boys come dey munu themselves. Pitiable!” he exclaimed, calling out the performative loyalty and cowardice that, in his view, now drives some of these former activists. “Boys don’t know how to come out plainly that they have been paid or that they wish to be paid. They start instigating tribal hate so they can use that as a cover.”

Mr Macaroni’s scathing remarks highlight a disturbing trend that many Nigerians have also observed on social media and in political discourse: the weaponization of ethnicity as a smokescreen for selfish interests and compromised values. His criticism wasn’t just directed at political betrayal, but at the deeper moral decay of using tribal sentiments to escape accountability and personal integrity.

In perhaps the most damning part of his post, he pointed out the irony of how these same individuals now freely interact and collaborate with known bigots who insult and mock citizens who criticize the government. “Meanwhile they are romanticizing with bigots on the TL who insult and curse us daily for criticizing government,” he wrote, exposing the contradiction of being aligned with those who once vilified their struggle.

While reaffirming the right of every Nigerian to support any political party of their choice without facing attacks, Mr Macaroni made it clear that his concern lies not in political freedom, but in the dishonest and divisive tactics employed by those attempting to justify their change of stance. “Everyone has a right to support any political party they wish to without being attacked for it. This was my message all through the election period,” he stated, underscoring that his frustration is not rooted in political affiliation, but in the hypocrisy that hides behind manufactured tribal conflict.

For many Nigerians, especially those who bled, cried, and lost friends during the EndSARS protests, Mr Macaroni’s message strikes a nerve. It calls attention to the short memory of a nation where the pain of a movement that united millions against a common enemy—oppression—is now being undermined by the very people who once stood for it. It is a painful reminder that, for some, the price of loyalty is only as high as the next political offer.

His statement, ending with the now-viral phrase “Edon Cast!”—a slang expression meaning "it’s been exposed" or "the truth is out"—has become a rallying cry among netizens calling for authenticity and transparency in political engagement. It is a sharp nudge to Nigerians to stay awake, stay accountable, and remember the purpose of past struggles.

As debates rage on about political loyalty, tribalism, and integrity, Mr Macaroni's words serve as a mirror to society, forcing many to confront uncomfortable truths about where they stand and why. In a country where political survival often comes at the expense of principle, his fearless callout of duplicity is both a wake-up call and a moral challenge to all who once believed in the collective fight for justice.

Will the nation listen? Or will the echoes of EndSARS be drowned out by the same forces it once sought to defeat? Only time—and history—will tell. But one thing remains certain: for Mr Macaroni, the struggle was never for clout or convenience. It was, and still is, for truth, justice, and the soul of a nation.