Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley, has declared his plans to donate 1 billion naira towards the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
The Marlian fanbase President took to his Twitter page on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, announcing that he wants to donate the said amount as his token in the next year election but asked his teeming fans which party they are rooting for.
“I wanna donate 1 billion Naira for 2023 election but what party are we voting for?,” tweeted the music star
Meanwhile, the singer’s tweet was met with mixed-reactions as some tweeps argued that the amount he wants to donate is beyond his net worth.
Popular Twitter critic, Daniel Regha based him by tweeting, “Naira Marley u don’t have a billion, u are not that wealthy, & it’s advisable u tread carefully since u are still being watched by the EFCC; Having said that, the 2023 elections isn’t a joke, Nigerians are literally fighting for their lives right now so don’t chase clout with it.”
Another tweep, Big Shaq, said, “Oga your net worth no reach like that gan.”
Jojo however chipped in and said, “I am sure you have people around you that really need that money. You can give them, and maybe they will be glad you did and advise them to vote (for) competence and a working Nigeria.