Nigerian comedian and activist, Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has voiced his concerns over the growing trend of tribal divisions in the country.

Mr Macaroni called out those who exploit ethnic sentiments for political gain.

Taking to his X page to express his dismay over the issue, Mr Macaroni described it as a “toxic culture of tribal bigotry.”

He slammed certain individuals in the country for manipulating people's love and loyalty to their tribes as a means to "heat up the polity and settle political scores."

He said, “Shame on all those who have joined in creating this toxic culture of tribal bigotry. Using the love and the loyalty that the people have for their respective tribes to heat up the polity and settle political scores is disgraceful and a betrayal to whatever tribe you belong to.”

The comedian stated that such actions are often employed by individuals who have lost credibility and are desperate to regain relevance by stirring division among Nigerians.

“This is what these political slaves do. When they see that they have lost all credibility, they start to instigate tribal wars in a bid to seek relevance. Kudos to every Nigerian irrespective of their tribes who see beyond this mischief and continue to do their best to promote peace and unity among all tribes. Posterity will judge us all,” he said.

His post generated reactions on the intensity of tribalism in Nigeria.

@OfficiaEdoOsasB: Bayo Onanuga is the originator of this nonsense.
Why is he the spokesman today?

@sir_obafoluke: Bigotry no be today. Internet made it look more over exaggerated. When in real perspective we inculcated these behaviours from our closest relations and old family members.

@Dgudguyz: They will be a time in Nigeria where religion and tribalism won't matter again. We'll get there soon. For now let the so-called Elites use divide and conquer through religion and tribalism . Everything has an expirating date.

@dan_agabi: And our politicians love that. Because with that, Nigerians will never unite to fight them.

Call for protest now, some people won't come out because their tribesman is in power

@DeYork02: The intensity is much and it has grossly increased since Ahmed Tinubu rigged himself into Aso Rock.

@ugochukwu_cugo: Thank you very much sir, for being a voice telling the truth in love, how I wish my generation will understand and also learn and have the boldness to stand their group.