Melaye had told his over 6,000 fans on Facebook that there was nothing to celebrate about Democracy Day in Nigeria. But, unlike the past, when his opinion about the polity was applauded on the social service, many of his fans did not agree with him.
He had said, “We have nothing to celebrate today being Democracy Day. Nigeria is sick, the midterm performance of Mr. President is a beautiful nonsense. We must wake up and ask questions on why we are where we are. Come out of your cocoon, fellow Nigerians, and let’s rescue our dear country from political demons and financial scavengers.”
One of the first set of comments on his Facebook wall was from Afam Chukwuwike, who argues that there is no difference between Melaye and those who he has over time openly criticised on social media in the past. While trying to prove a point that Melaye is not on the side of the masses, as he claims to be on the social media, Chukwuwike challenged Melaye to prove that the bullet proof cars he cruises in around town as well as his mansions in Abuja and Kogi State were acquired before he joined politics.