Nigerian musician and Leadership Artiste of the Year, Skales, has clarified that his advocacy for national development should not be interpreted as support for any political party, stressing that his interest lies in seeing good governance and the rule of law prevail in the country.
The singer, whose real name is Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, has recently been outspoken on national issues, encouraging Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and actively participate in the electoral process by ensuring their votes count in future elections.
Reacting to criticism and backlash in a post shared on X, the artiste reaffirmed his non-partisan position, insisting that his comments stem from concerns about the state of the nation rather than allegiance to any political group.
“I have seen all the posts targeted at me, and I repeat I do not represent any political party … I live in Nigeria, and I am affected by the Mis leadership just like everyone else!
”I am not in support of the present leadership nor the candidates for election, and I will not settle for lesser evil …no matter how you want to spin it in your heads, this is my truth at the end of the day. I don’t support any of them. We deserve better. “
His remarks come only days after he rejected allegations that he had received payment to advance a political agenda. In an earlier statement, Skales explained that he intentionally avoids political affiliations because he has lost confidence in the country’s major political parties.
“Nobody paid me. As a matter of fact, I’m staying as far away as I can from politics, but I am a Nigerian citizen,” he wrote at the time.
He added, “I do not support none of these political parties because they have all failed Nigeria. We need something fresh.”
Skales remains among the Nigerian entertainers who frequently speak on national issues, consistently advocating for reforms and positive change in the country.
