Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme has voiced his disapproval of the ongoing destruction of public and private facilities, particularly Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), ahead of Nigeria’s general elections.
The 50-year-old actor took to Twitter on Thursday to caution Nigerians against damaging banks and other public amenities, following reports of youths in Udu, Delta State, setting ATMs ablaze due to a shortage of new naira bills. Similar incidents occurred in Ibadan, where irate youths vandalized a bank building, hurling stones and logs at the premises.
Mokeme Calls for Restraint and Civic Responsibility
Mokeme called on citizens to exercise restraint, advising them to protect their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) and participate in the elections peacefully.
He tweeted:
“No burning of ATMs. No burning of banks, no burning of private/public properties. No unnecessary riots/protests. Just protect your PVC, come out on election day and vote Peter Obi. Naija go better… It is possible. Obidient. #PeterObi4President #ChidiSense #GwazieNdiYardiUnuo.”
Social Media Plea to Stop Local Conflicts
On Instagram, Mokeme further addressed ongoing local conflicts, urging people to stop fighting and focus on voting:
“My People, My People. Things hard well well for town. Body dey pepper all man. Everybody dey vibrate. But I dey abeg una. Na 1 week remain to the elections. Make we no do anything wey go scatter our plan to go vote @peterobigregory for president. Let them fight amongst themselves by themselves. We will not be drawn into these shenanigans. I no wan hear say your PVC lost during riot o. Your vote is your voice. Vote not fight. Naija go better. It is possible. ObIdient .”
Rising Election-Related Tensions
Mokeme’s comments come amid rising election-related tensions, with protests over fuel and naira scarcity already claiming lives in Oyo, Edo, Benue, and other states.
