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Michael Johnny, a Niger Delta activist, was left stuttering as he struggled to defend himself after being asked why his family lives abroad despite his claims that Nigeria is better than ever.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Johnny insisted that the country has improved, particularly in terms of infrastructure and quality of life.
The host, Adesuwa, challenged him to explain how these improvements have affected his daily life.
“I want to ask, is food cheaper where you live? Is petrol cheaper where you are? Is electricity cheaper where you are? Education or school fees — have they reduced?” she asked.
Visibly flustered, Johnny responded: “I’m too exposed to be confused by this kind of question. Fuel is not only expensive in Nigeria. Go to America, go to the UK, go to Canada and see what is happening there. I have my family in those countries. So don’t mislead Nigerians into thinking fuel and food prices are only high in Nigeria. As day breaks, you should also understand that prices will continue to rise.”
He went on to compare the cost of food items during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration with current prices, concluding that conditions have improved.
The conversation took a sharper turn when Adesuwa asked whether his wife and children live abroad, to which Johnny admitted that his children are schooling overseas.
“But Nigeria is improving — why aren’t they here with us?” she asked.
“So why are you asking?” Johnny replied.
“You said things are bad over there and everything is great here — that it’s never been better in Nigeria. I was wondering why they are not here with us,” Adesuwa responded.
At this point, the activist began to stutter before regaining his composure.
“It is not about education. I want my children to see what is happening in the world and get a different kind of exposure. That is why I sent them there — not because Nigeria is bad or that Nigerian schools cannot take care of my children,” he said.
