Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Mr. Macaroni has advised fellow celebrities to seek legal action if they feel defamed by online trolls rather than using their connections with the police to illegally arrest or detain individuals.
He shared his personal experience of being defamed by trolls but chose not to resort to illegal measures.
He emphasized the dangers of abusing power and encouraged celebrities to condemn online bullying and harassment through legal means, rather than taking the law into their own hands.
“If anyone insults you or defames your character, go to court and seek justice. Trolls insult me and tell so many Lies against my person. I have never for once used the police to illegally arrest or detain anyone and Never will I.
“There is serious danger in using the police to illegally detain citizens. I hope those of you supporting this abuse of power won’t cry foul when you or your loved ones are the victims.”
Mr. Macaroni
According to Mr. Macaroni, if he is to be clear, he does not support online bullying and harassment, adding that he strongly condemns it and believes that those involved should be made to face the consequences of their actions.
“I am a victim myself and I know how mentally damaging it is. But go to court and seek justice like the rest of us do. Don’t use your friends in government to illegally detain citizens. It may favor you now, but think about tomorrow when you no longer have that power or the closeness to that power.
“It might not be you, it might be someone you care about. What will become of us if everyone takes law into their own hands?”
Mr. Macaroni
His advice comes after reports of Toyin Abraham arresting an X user who allegedly wished her family harm, highlighting the importance of seeking justice through the proper channels.
Toyin Abraham Denies Arresting Troll Accused of Defamation
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham debunked the claims that she illegally arrested an X user who defamed her, alongside his mother, and has said that she is ready to die.
The actress addressed the fast-spreading claims during an Instagram live session on July 10, 2024, stressing that, contrary to the rumors, she did not arrest anyone’s mother.
“I said I wasn’t going to say anything anymore, but there are some things that you can’t accuse me wrongly of and expect me not to say something. I would not arrest anybody’s mum because I have a mother as well.
“I never arrested anyone’s mother. I have not committed any crime and I have only exercised my democratic rights, and they keep bullying me.”
Toyin Abraham
Expressing deep frustration with the backlash she received online, Abraham expressed extreme distress and asserted her readiness to die and take those who defame or bully her along.
“I came online on social media to beg everybody to leave me the hell alone. As I am, I want to die. I am ready to die, but before I die, a lot of you bullies will die with me. You bullies have pushed me to the wall and I have gone insane.
“Now I want to die; I wish to die; I did not commit any crimes; I came out to beg you guys and tell you that I did not collect any money from anybody.”
Toyin Abraham
Addressing the recent claims circulating on social media, the movie producer stressed that she did not have anybody arrested but she simply petitioned the social media users who defamed her.
“I’ve had it up to here because you people cursed my child, but I did not arrest anybody’s mother. I simply wrote a petition, and they said I should go to the cybercrime department, which I did, and I wrote a petition there. The only reason I didn’t put Anthony was because he didn’t defame me; he only insulted me and I insulted him too. The truth would come out soon.”
Toyin Abraham
“These people were paid to ruin my career and ruin my life, but I have not committed any crimes so I’m not scared. I am ready to die but before I die I will make sure that I won’t take it easy on everybody who bullied me and defamed me,” she cried.
It is worthy of note that Toyin Abraham has repeatedly faced criticism and backlash across social media since publicly announcing her support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
She has since come out to warn people against insulting and cursing her and her children.
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