- Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has claimed to be the original creator of the trending ‘APC Ka Mma’ campaign jingle, warning that opposition parties may need copyright permission to use the song.
- His comments have sparked criticism online, with Nigerians questioning his priorities and arguing that a political campaign song should not be used to restrict political expression.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has sparked reactions after claiming to be the original creator of the trending ‘APC Ka Mma’ campaign jingle and suggesting that opposition parties may need copyright permission to use it.
The governor made the statement while reacting to the growing popularity of the song, which has been adopted by supporters of different political parties during campaign discussions.
“I’m the first person who started singing ‘APC Ka Mma’. I’m not sure we have given other political parties copyright permission to sing it.”
His remarks have generated criticism on social media, with several Nigerians questioning why the governor was focusing on the song’s copyright amid the country’s economic and political challenges.
Social Media Reactions
@SChybyke: See wetin APC degrade a barrister to . Smh 🥺
@winner2882: Thank GOD for Alex Otti. That’s all I can say. We can’t have 5 foolish governors at the same time.
@Agbomjrn: There’s no way you will support APC and not sound stupid
@Abum0nyeIgbo: Nigerian have handed the song to whom it fits. So, shut up
@Ndubuisi_23: Unrelated but why do this our governor struggle so much to speak fluently…abi he dey get stage fright?
@ann_omatf: You can own the song, but you cannot own people’s political opinions.
@utuhmbadikeee: This one is just capping nonsense. Envy and jealousy consume you all.
@naijasportscrib: Nigerians sing for Peter Obi, making it go viral.
@SizweBansii: Bunch of idiots .. always using the opposition as a score card . Is never about protecting their service to the people
@Godfreykukp: With all the pressing problems Nigeria is facing, this is what he chose to address: music copyright permissions
@ammychddy: Him don lean….he is really working in the dream
@onyiiubah: There’s a spirit in Apc that makes even the wisest person become foolish
@ogaken_: What a shame guy what does this had to do with campaigning ?
@IykeJo2: He couldn’t even sing it. Kept drawling on APC APC…
@lucky_uwandu: Just imagine? Of all things to campaign with.