Deji Adeyanju to Peller: Boy, you have no right to tell Nigerians not to criticise FG on TikTok
Deji Adeyanju, the human rights lawyer, has slammed Peller, the TikTok celebrity, for discouraging Nigerians from participating in the #30DaysRantChallenge on the platform.
The challenge began after Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a serving corps member, criticised federal government policies.
Uguamaye called President Bola Tinubu a “terrible leader” and questioned the government’s commitment to addressing the economy and poor living conditions in Lagos.
However, Peller asked his followers to stop the challenge, warning that the federal government might ban TikTok if it continues.
“If they shut down this TikTok, Nigerians, I will get angry. Please let us calm down. You people should stop ranting on TikTok… In no time, some government officials will call for a ban on TikTok over the ranting challenge. Nothing must happen to TikTok. God will not allow the enemy to take over the application,” he said.
“All of you saying we should unfollow all celebrities who are not joining the #30daysrantchallenge are out of your mind. You know you are hidden while the celebrity’s face is out there. What are you going to do if they arrest the celebrity? You are wicked. When you become a celebrity, you can also speak out.
“Some people even told me to rant in the presence of the Lagos state governor. I know we are all suffering. In fact, some people on this live session are even richer than me. You are also joining this video because you want to become popular.
“Go and rant in the market and leave TikTok.”
Reacting in a Facebook post, Adeyanju questioned Peller’s audacity to tell Nigerians how to express their frustration.
He argued that Peller should be in school instead of using TikTok, adding that Nigerians have the right to express their feelings about the country’s situation.
“Who’s this boy saying people should not rant on TikTok? Is TikTok your father’s house? Shouldn’t you be in school instead of on TikTok? Are you not too young to be doing TikTok? You have no right whatsoever to tell Nigerians how to express their frustration!” he wrote.
