In a rare moment of candor, rap icon Jude ‘M.I’ Abaga has publicly admitted that backing Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), during the pivotal 2015 elections was a mistake.
Speaking on the Menism podcast in June 2025, the respected lyricist and cultural figure didn’t mince words: “I supported APC because I believed they would fix what PDP broke. But APC isn’t the party I dreamed of.”
When Hope Meets Harsh Truth
M.I.’s confession struck a chord because it echoed a broader national sentiment—disillusionment. Like many Nigerians who rallied behind APC’s change agenda a decade ago, he’s watched that optimism fade into frustration.
“You support what you think is better. But when it’s not, you must be honest enough to say so,” he added.
From Politics to Purpose
Now disengaged from the heated battleground of Twitter politics, M.I says he’s chosen real-world impact over online noise: “The creative sector can employ millions—we need to stop looking only to politics for change.”
Through mentorship, music, and media, the “Chairman” is betting on youth empowerment, not party promises.
The Final Verse
M.I’s political pivot is more than a mea culpa—it’s a manifesto. He’s trading campaign slogans for real solutions, fanfare for foundations, and disappointment for direction.
In his own words, Nigeria doesn’t just need a better government—it needs creative revolutionaries who don’t wait for policy to empower the people.
Because in the end, “change” isn’t a party slogan—it’s a personal commitment.
