Nigeria Mr Macaroni Slams Bashir Ahmad Over Kano TikToker Arrest

Mr Macaroni has publicly criticised Bashir Ahmad for defending the arrest of TikToker Rahama Sadau, who was jailed in Kano for criticising the state governor. The clash reignites debate around free speech and double standards in Nigeria.

Highlights​

• Rahama Sadau, a TikToker, was sentenced to jail in Kano after criticising Governor Abba Yusuf.
• Bashir Ahmad, ex-presidential aide, backed the arrest, saying freedom of expression has “limits”.
• Mr Macaroni fired back, accusing Ahmad of hypocrisy and enabling oppression.
• He argued that those in power praise free speech when it suits them — and silence it when it doesn’t.
• The exchange has sparked widespread online debate about free expression, especially in northern Nigeria.

This isn’t just a Twitter spat — it cuts to a deeper frustration around who gets to speak freely in Nigeria. Mr Macaroni’s comments reflect growing anger over selective enforcement of laws. He’s pointing out a pattern: criticism of northern leaders often faces swift punishment, while other regions or groups are treated differently. It raises tough questions about whether free speech is really protected — or only permitted when convenient for those in power.