“I’m not in any position to support you financially until I confirm where the government is taking us economically” – Comedian Okey Bakassi tells intending beggars

Veteran Nigerian comedian, Okey Bakassi, has issued a public service announcement to his friends and family members planning to seek financial assistance from him.

Taking to Twitter on Thursday, June 30, Okey Bakassi stated that he is currently unable to provide any financial support to his them.

He stated that he will only be able to help when he confirms where the government is taking the country to economically.

The 53-year-old comedian tweeted,

“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I’M NOT CURRENTLY IN ANY POSITION TO SUPPORT YOU FINANCIALLY. PLEASE BEAR WITH ME. I’LL GET BACK TO YOU ONCE I CONFIRM EXACTLY WHERE THE GOVERNMENT IS TAKING US TO (ECONOMICALLY).
#realitycheck”

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I’M NOT CURRENTLY IN ANY POSITION TO SUPPORT YOU FINANCIALLY. PLEASE BEAR WITH ME. I’LL GET BACK TO YOU ONCE I CONFIRM EXACTLY WHERE THE GOVERNMENT IS TAKING US TO (ECONOMICALLY).#realitycheck

— Okey Bakassi (@OkeyBakassy) June 29, 2023

A while back, Okey Bakassi recounted how he spoke against President Buhari becoming the first citizen in Nigeria during the 2015 and 2019 presidential election.

According to him, he shouted on the rooftop that “Bubu” lacked the pedigree to make Nigeria better but no one listened to him.

Taking to his Instagram page, Okey Bakassi said he has now pitched his tent with Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, for the 2023 general elections and he would also not listen to anyone who tries to convince him otherwise.