"Very Rude": TVC News Anchors Blast Peller Over ₦30m Maldives Comment on Nigerian Civil Servants
- Peller stated that Nigerian civil servants cannot afford a Maldives vacation after spending over ₦30 million on his recent trip with girlfriend Jarvis to the luxury destination
- TVC News anchors responded with a studio panel discussion, describing Peller's statement as insensitive and rude to civil servants who serve the nation with integrity and honour
- The TikToker's supporters argued that Peller's words reflect harsh economic realities, while critics said the comment showed disrespect for a once-honoured profession in Nigeria
- In a chat with Legit.ng, music and entertainment analyst Smith Adebimpe reacted to the backlash trailing Peller’s comment about Nigerian civil servants
Popular content creator Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, better known as Peller, has faced heavy backlash from TVC News anchors following his controversial vacation remarks.
The young TikToker recently visited the Maldives with his girlfriend and fellow influencer Jarvis.
During the trip, he claimed the destination is too expensive for Nigerian civil servants to afford.
Source: Instagram
He revealed that he spent over ₦30 million to fund the luxury getaway.
Peller noted that visitors must present $10,000 in cash before entering the country. Because of these huge costs, he confidently declared that no Nigerian civil servant could afford it.
The streamer also added that he had already recovered all his travel expenses.
TVC News anchors react to Peller's statement
TVC News anchors picked up the story and aired a panel discussion criticising his statement.
The broadcast framed Peller's comments as entirely insensitive and utterly out of touch with everyday realities. The panel described his words as extremely rude, suggesting a decline in respect for an honourable profession.
During the segment, presenters actively defended government workers and their contributions to the nation.
Addressing the issue, one male guest pointed out the irony of Peller's financial assumptions. He suggested that many government workers are actually quite wealthy and can afford the trip conveniently.
"Unfortunately, a lot of Nigerian civil servants can afford that trip 10 times over, you know? And, well, he says the things he believes are true. And coming from him, with all the controversy around him, it's newsworthy for social media."
A female panellist completely dismissed the young entertainer, stating that she does not take his opinions seriously.
She accused him of speaking without thinking and failing to promote local tourism within Nigeria.
Expressing her frustration on air, she bluntly declared:
"And when it comes to Peller, honestly, I don't take anything from Peller serious. I think that with Peller, he just opens his mouth and speaks without thinking, because that was very rude, you know, to the civil servants.
"And we always say we're patriotic in Nigeria, but if you ask me, we're not. Because when you were doing your tour in Nigeria, did you speak about how great the places were? But you've travelled outside now, you're very excited. When they come to you to pay tax now, and say pay 30 million naira, you start crying. He needs to do better, honestly speaking."
A third guest demanded an end to the disrespect, praising civil servants as people of integrity, reminding viewers of their value.
"I think we should stop denigrating our civil servants, because they are honorable persons. They are people who are serving Nigeria with integrity, you know, with honor. So we should respect them. And they do better than you because of what they do and make the country great. Come on."
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Public reactions to TVC News anchors' comments about Peller
Meanwhile, the broadcast has triggered intense debates and mixed reactions across social media platforms.
Many online users perceive the studio discussion as an unfair attack on a young internet influencer.
Supporters insist that Peller was merely stating harsh economic realities regarding the struggles of average Nigerian workers. They argue the country's current economy leaves most employees unable to dream of such expensive experiences.
Watch the X video below:
Peller stated a bitter truth – Adebimpe
In a chat with Legit.ng, music and entertainment analyst Smith Adebimpe shared his thoughts on the TVC News anchors' reaction to the influencer's comments.
He stated:
"Actually, it is a bitter truth that feels like a heavy slap on the civil service, but two truths can coexist here. Peller might be an unserious person online, as we all know, but what he said is simply the reality of our economy. Let's be candid, an honest Nigerian civil servant living strictly on a legitimate government salary cannot afford a 30 million naira vacation. If any civil servant can easily drop that kind of money for a luxury trip, they should be investigated by the authorities. The TVC News anchors might feel offended by his delivery, but the young man stated a hard fact."
Peller amazed as Jarvis reveals child plans
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that popular TikToker couple Jarvis and Peller sent fans into a frenzy after Jarvis openly disclosed the exact year she intends to have their first child.
In a fresh video, Jarvis and Peller engaged in their usual mix of romance and rivalry during a joint live stream when she revealed her plans for childbirth.
Jarvis gave a definitive answer of 2028 after Peller bragged about his devotion to her, stating that he would go to any lengths to care for her if she ever got pregnant for him.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
