“Why I Have Been Quiet,” Dino Melaye Breaks Silence on Political Hiatus, Video Trends
- Former lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye, has stirred debate online as he finally explained why he took a break from Nigeria's political atmosphere
- Melaye, in a trending interview, stated that he distanced himself from politics because he wanted to focus on his studies
- He declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dead as he announced his defection to Atiku Abubakar's ADC coalition party ahead of the 2027 elections
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The former lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye, has explained that his recent silence in the political space was due to his academic pursuits.
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Melaye says he was in school
Melaye, who featured on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television on Monday, September 8, disclosed that he deliberately stepped back from Nigeria's political arena to concentrate on his studies.
He said:
“I have been quiet because I was in school. I did not want Nigeria to happen to me. I needed them to let me graduate.”
Speaking further, Melaye disclosed that he has return to public debates.
He added:
"I have graduated now, and I have been called to the largest bar in Africa."
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Nigerians react to Dino Melaye's statement
Following Melaye's statement, Nigerians took to the comment section on X and shared their opinion. Legit.ng compiled a few reactions below;
@Cletuzs tweeted:
"Even a former senator is scared of the system they empowered."
God forbid this country
@Are_dion tweeted:
"This is someone who understands our current realities under APC. That NYSC girl talk, just see what they did to her."
@Atobajaye25 tweeted:
"Welcome back to neck pressing, but fact checking arguments."
@Some1Far tweeted:
"EFCC will deal with him."
@Tinytuneoficial tweeted:
"Baba was smart."
@nijjaminions tweeted:
"How come he's talking like a normal person."
Watch Dino Melaye's interview below;
Melaye defects to anti-Tinubu ADC coalition
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Senator Dino Melaye dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and stated that he is now a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 election.
The self-acclaimed democratic evangelist alleged that the PDP was sold, but was unsure if they had received the payment receipt.
Melaye: Tinubu may borrow from Opay
Legit.ng earlier reported that Melaye taunted the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it might soon turn to Fintech operating in Nigeria for loan.
The Tinubu administration came under intense scrutiny over borrowing.
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Dino Melaye regret backing APC against Jonathan
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Dino Melaye clarified his support for the ruling APC to oust former president Goodluck Jonathan.
In a trending interview, Melaye expressed regret and insisted it is a daily confession he makes, just like the Lord's prayer.
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