- Senator Adams Oshiomhole has sparked reactions online after mistakenly saying people must accept the “pain of rigging” instead of defeat for democracy to flourish.
- The statement quickly went viral on social media, with many Nigerians reacting to what they described as a “slip of tongue” after the senator appeared to mistakenly say “rigging” instead of “defeat.”
Former Edo State governor and senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has sparked reactions online after making a controversial statement about elections and democracy.
Speaking during a public event, Oshiomhole said:
“I think that, for democracy to flourish, only people who can accept the pain of rigging, sorry of defeat should participate in an election.”
The statement quickly went viral on social media, with many Nigerians reacting to what they described as a “slip of tongue” after the senator appeared to mistakenly say “rigging” instead of “defeat.”
Some social media users mocked the comment, while others accused politicians of normalising election malpractice in the country.
One user wrote:
“Rigging don spoil our politicians head na the only thing wey dey bring dem to office be that.”
Another reacted:
“How’s that democracy?”
A different commenter said:
“Imagine what a senator is talking.”
Others suggested the statement may have been unintentional, with one user writing:
“It was a slip of tongue 😂😂😂.”
The viral comment has continued to fuel conversations online about democracy, elections, and political accountability in Nigeria.
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