- M.I Abaga, a renowned Nigerian rapper, has expressed regret over his decision to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections.
- The ‘African Rapper No 1’ crooner admitted in a Menism podcast interview that he initially supported the APC due to perceived corruption in the PDP, but the party has since failed to meet expectations.
Nigerian rap legend Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I Abaga, has openly expressed regret over supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2015 general elections.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Menism podcast, the award-winning rapper admitted that he initially backed APC due to frustration with the corruption under the then-ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). According to M.I, his support for APC was driven by a desire for meaningful democratic change.
“Yes, I supported APC because at that time, I felt that the PDP government was very corrupt. I was part of the people who lifted my voice to say, ‘Let us stand and bring in democracy,” he explained.
However, M.I revealed that his political stance later attracted backlash especially after he tweeted about the herdsmen attacks in Benue State, which led some to remind him of his earlier endorsement of the APC.
Reflecting on his past political support, the “African Rapper No. 1” acknowledged that he made a misjudgment.
“As a human being, no matter how much you try to be right, you will be wrong sometimes. APC unfortunately isn’t the APC of my dreams,” he said.
Now turning away from politics, M.I emphasized his current focus on nation-building through music, advocacy, and youth empowerment. He stressed the importance of using his voice and influence to promote progress, hold leaders accountable, and inspire the next generation.
