Outspoken Nigerian public commentator and popular X (formerly Twitter) user, Mahdi Shehu, has stirred fresh controversy and intrigue with a cryptic message shared on his official handle.
In a tweet that has since gone viral, Shehu invoked a classical aphorism laden with foreboding:
> “Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad.”
He followed the statement with an equally ominous reflection:
> “Those who are destined for destruction respond to the devil’s invitation in haste.”
Capping off the post was a hauntingly paradoxical declaration tied to Nigeria’s historic democracy day:
> “June 12 will also mean a lot to your life and living in a paradoxical manner. Amen.”
While Mahdi Shehu did not name any individual or group, the timing and layered symbolism of the message have sent tongues wagging and minds spinning across social media. June 12, often associated with democracy, resistance, and political upheaval in Nigeria, adds a potent dimension to the otherwise enigmatic post.
Many observers believe Shehu may be alluding to recent political events or power players who have seemingly lost touch with reality amid rising tensions in the country. His followers, both critics and supporters, have flooded the comment section with speculation, praise, and alarm.
As Nigeria braces for what promises to be a politically charged season, Mahdi Shehu’s words ring with an eerie resonance—echoing like a warning shot in the digital wilderness.
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