Nigerian famous journalist, Dele Momodu has slammed Ayo Fayose, ex-governor of Ekiti State over his recent remark about poor men hindering Nigeria’s growth by having multiple wives and children.
During a recent interview on channels TV on monday, Fayose asserted that poor men having many wives and children is a alot problem to Nigeria, Referencing on his experience in the north.
Momodu reacting to this, questioned Who is more destructive to the nation, the poor man with plenty of wives and children, or the politician with one wife and many high-maintenance girlfriends, who wastes public resources on extravagant lifestyles.
He also asked who is more productive, the politicians and the poor in society, challenging the notion that the latter group is less productive.
Momodu urged Fayose to acknowledge that they have all failed the country and need an urgent reset, rather than engaging in blame games.
He wrote, “My dear Brother AYO FAYOSE, I have just two questions Sir: who is more destructive to the nation, the poor man with plenty wives and children or the politician with one wife and many high maintenance girlfriends, who waste public resources on extravagant lifestyles including private jets?
“Who is more productive, the politician who steals the sweat and resources of the citizens or the poor man who sends his many poor wives and children to the farmlands to grow crops for every one of us!!!
“Your Excellency, my dear Brother, please, let’s all accept that we’ve failed this country and we need an urgent reset. We cannot afford the blame games at this perilous time
“May God forgive our transgressions…
Warmest regards always, CHIEF DELE MOMODU”
