Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has issued an appeal to Nigerians to cease cyberbullying directed at Alex Iwobi.
AY, taking to his Instagram page, implored Super Eagles fans to refrain from engaging in cyberbullying against Iwobi, emphasizing that his only offense was representing his homeland.
Following Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, Iwobi, among other players, faced criticism. Eventually, the Fulham star deleted all the pictures from his official Instagram page after the AFCON final.
AY urged Nigerians to transcend personal interests and consider the detrimental impact of their actions.
“Anyone can become a victim of cyberbullying. Malicious information posted on the internet can spread far and wide at an instant, and it is always difficult to be deleted completely. The immediacy of the spread makes it hard for victims to defend themselves or take precautions. The harm caused by cyberbullying is always ignored by computer or mobile phone users.
“It is so sad to see how you all have exhibited various forms of cyberbullying on a young man whose only crime was to come and represent his father land. Tomorrow, you all will still be wondering why the likes of Saka and others are never going to play for Nigeria?
“It’s time to think beyond your personal interests and look at the negative effects of your evil actions.
“Let’s help promote a culture of care and respect on the internet and prevent cyberbullying,” he wrote.
