Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, better known as AY, has called out the government as he reacts to the fatal accident involving famous boxer Anthony Joshua.
Kemi Filani reported on Monday that the World heavyweight boxer, was involved in a road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Makun area of Ogun State. He was said to be travelling in a Lexus SUV with registration number KRD 850 HN, which collided with a stationary truck. While the boxer sustained minor injuries, two occupants of the vehicle reportedly died on the spot.
Reacting to the sad news on his Instagram page, he noted that lives are being taken for granted in Nigeria. He expressed how saddened he was that a Nigerian who has carried our flag with pride across the world returned home only for two of his closest associates to be met by death on our roads.
He said such shows failure from road safety systems, infrastructure, and leadership. AY questioned how many are going to die before our roads are made safe.
The comedian stated that a country that can’t protect its people is a country in urgent need of accountability. He called for safer roads, proper enforcement, effective emergency response systems, and a government that treats human life as sacred.
Ay said his heart is heavy for Anthony Joshua and his prayers are with the families of the departed and everyone grieving the loss.
“Today is a painful reminder of how cheaply lives are treated in Nigeria.
It is devastating that a Nigerian who has carried our flag with pride across the world can return home only for two of his closest associates to be met by death on our roads. Two precious lives gone. Friends. Brothers. People with families, dreams, and futures. This is not fate. This is failure.
Failure of our road safety systems.
Failure of infrastructure.
Failure of leadership.
How many more must die before our roads are made safe? How long will we keep celebrating excellence abroad while exposing our own people to danger at home? This tragedy is traumatising and unacceptable.
A country that cannot protect its people is a country in urgent need of accountability. We need safer roads, proper enforcement, effective emergency response systems, and a government that treats human life as sacred, not disposable.
My heart is heavy for Anthony Joshua. My prayers are with the families of the departed and with everyone grieving this senseless loss. May their souls rest in perfect peace.
Nigeria must do better. Lives depend on it”.
Earlier this year, AY penned an appreciation post to Anthony Joshua, for his incredible reviews. He made it known that his words truly meant the world to him.
In different news, after his arrest by EFCC, the famous comedian admonished Nigerians to understand that mutilating or abusing the Naira, is not just a cultural practice but also a violation of Nigerian law. He added that such acts undermine the integrity of the national currency and can have serious legal consequences.
On his Instagram page, he issued a warning to the public against fake friends, advising them to beware of anyone who claims to be a friend yet rushes to capitalise on any negative news about them and tries to monetise it.
AY had sent a message to his colleagues, advising them to handle their business properly. He stated that every time we lash out our frustrations on others who are clueless about our true situations, it shows how weak we are.
Makun also shared a deep message on the detriment of social media, noting how a foolish person gets praised when he says something the audience likes, but a wise man gets persecuted when he says something contrary. Speaking on the funny part of social media, he stated that people carry their ignorance with a lot of class and confidence.
The divorcee also shared a deep message on the importance of peace, which he stated can only be achieved through coexistence. He revealed that he had learned how to quit contractions and admonished the public to set high standards for life.