Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti, has started making headlines as he added his voice to the ongoing conversations surrounding the death of former president, Muhammadu Buhari.
The former President died at a clinic in London on Sunday, July 13, and is expected to be buried at his residence in Daura, Katsina State.
In a viral video, Seun not only condemned the celebrations by some Nigerians over Buhari’s passing but also claimed that the Federal Government had been covering an outrageous monthly expense for Buhari’s medical care in the UK.
According to Seun Kuti, the youngest son of music legend Fela Kuti, Buhari received luxurious medical care abroad while many Nigerians continued to struggle with an inadequate healthcare system at home.
He said; “I heard it somewhere that while he was in the hospital, where he was for months till his death, the Nigerian government was paying 3,000 pounds monthly till he died. He was taken care of by Nigeria till his old age.”
The singer expressed frustration over taxpayers’ money allegedly being used to sustain a former leader abroad, questioning the priorities of a country that neglects its own citizens.
While reactions on social media have been divided since Buhari’s death was confirmed, Seun believes the celebrations are misplaced.
He said; “Now, some of you will come online celebrating like his death is a victory for us. Did you charge him in court for his crime? Why do you think an old man dying of old age is justice?”
The Afrobeat star argued that true justice would have been Buhari being held accountable while alive. Instead, he fears that his legacy and family wealth will remain untouched, while the public settles for mere emotional satisfaction.
Watch the Seun Kuti video below;