APC isn’t the party of my dreams, M.I Abaga admits mistake

Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I, has admitted that he made a mistake by supporting the All Progressives Congress during the 2015 elections.

The award-winning artiste, in a recent episode of the Menism podcast, explained that his support for the APC stemmed from his disillusionment with the then-ruling Peoples Democratic Party, which he believed was corrupt at the time.

He said,”Yes, I supported APC because at that time, I felt that the PDP government was very corrupt.

“I was part of the people who lifted my voice to say, ‘Let us stand and bring in democracy.’”

However, M.I acknowledged that the APC has failed to live up to expectations and no longer represents the ideals he once believed in.

“As a human being, no matter how much you try to be right, you will be wrong [sometimes].

APC unfortunately isn’t the APC of my dreams,” Abaga stated.

The ‘African Rapper No. 1’ crooner noted that he has since shifted focus from online political commentary to practical efforts in nation-building.

“I don’t complain on Twitter and Instagram anymore, not because I don’t get the pain. I get it.

“They were just scolding me yesterday when I tweeted about the thing [herdsmen attacks] that happened in Benue and a lot of people were saying, ‘But M.I, you supported the APC,” M.I said.

He stressed the need for young people to take charge and create impact in their own capacities, especially in the creative space.

“I work in the creative sector, and the creative sector can empower millions of young people.

“If the country isn’t set up with leaders that can provide jobs, that doesn’t mean I can’t create opportunities,” M.I said