Nigerians can be very loving people, but everything changes when politics sets in.
Below are 8 most hated persons in Nigeria, mainly hated based on political affiliations.
8. Abubakar Shekau
He is perhaps one of the most hated people on earth, having caused many Nigerians so much pain with his acts of terror.
This leader of the dreaded Boko Haram sect is one person that would definitely be killed by almost any Nigerian that gets to recognize him in broad day light.
There have been many tales about his death, but he ends up coming back.
7. Governor Nasir El-Rufai
The Kaduna state governor is one that is not afraid of controversy, he is hated for a controversial religious bill which seeks to regulate preaching and other religious activities in Kaduna state.
6. Senator Dino Melaye
Highly controversial Senator from Kogi state, has seen many battles in the Nigerian parliament. He is hated by many Nigerians because of his recent clash with the wife of the “Jagaban” himself – Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to reports, Dino said he would rape and impregnate Mrs Oluremi Tinubu (a fellow senator) over a confrontation they had on the floor of the National Assembly. The moment this report got to the public, it increased Melaye’s unpopularity across the country, especially among the women.
5. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
Only recently this ex-president of Nigeria was in the news following his statement on the Buhari led administration. He also lashed out at Nigerian lawmakers, and all hell broke loose afterwards.
The legislators came for his jugular, labeling him the father of corruption in Nigeria.
4. Ayodele Fayose
He is about the only voice of opposition in Nigeria, a position he has continued to take jabs at the ruling government when necessary.
If he is hated, then it is by the present government as led by President Buhari, as he poses a threat anytime, any day.
3. Rotimi Amaechi
When a man from the South-south joins forces with those from the north, to unseat a government headed by his brother, then he is seen as an infidel.
Rotimi Amaechi’s fight against Goodluck Jonathan made him an enemy to many, his constant battle against Governor Wike of River state has also not endeared him to his people.
2. Rochas Okorocha
The Imo state Governor tends to have fallen out of favour with the Igbo people, as they are of the opinion that he loves associating with the Northerners more than he associates with his own people.
His move to the All Progressive Congress party did not in anyway help his case but rather deepened the hatred of the Igbos .
1. President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari was seen as a beacon of hope, but the problems in Nigeria have turned many people against him.
Many cannot see the change that was promised and while some Nigerians still believe in him, there are so many that do not believe he will do much. Hence a very drastic drop in his popularity.
Politics is a very serious business not only in Nigeria but the world at large. Nigerians have become very politically aware, and frown at practices that used to be welcomed in the past.
The nation is growing with regards to political issues and it is projected that true democracy would soon take its rightful place in no distant time.
