Outrage as Lagos makes Mandy Kiss anti-drug ambassador

The commissioner urged citizens to join the fight against substance misuse saying, “We’re here with Mandy Kiss, and you know, she’s actually agreed to become one of our LASKADA brand ambassadors, Lagos State Kicks Against Drug Abuse.

“The government cannot fight it alone. We must work in collaboration with those that can reach as many people as possible, and we know Mandy Kiss has a large followership, 402,000. We’ve had conversations and we’re trying to do things differently.”

He declared, “With the powers conferred on me, I make her one of our brand ambassadors. So, say no to drugs. Say what? Say no to drugs.”

Recently, the social media influencer fixed September 30 to stage a marathon sex act with 100 men in a single day in the Ikorodu part of the state as part of efforts to register her name in the Guinness World Records (GWR).

The GWR, however, has issued a statement clarifying that it does not monitor or endorse sexual activity as a record category and has therefore distanced itself from the proposed event.

While she later said the declaration was a joke, it caused public outrage, with some quarters urging Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to punish her.

Reacting to her conferment, critics argued that Mandy Kiss’ past controversies and lack of experience in substance abuse prevention make her an unsuitable candidate for the role.

The angry netizens took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with the appointment, arguing that the government should have chosen someone with a proven track record in substance abuse prevention or a relevant field.

Some have even suggested that the appointment is a publicity stunt aimed at boosting Mandy Kiss’ public image.

A netizen, SeunRere wrote, “Why is APC and Lagos State Government always going this low. A social media OS (olosho, a street word meaning a sex trader) as ambassador against drug abuse again? Anyway, I don’t blame them, people who are bereaved of good ideas can’t do better in their doings.
Shame.”

“Just imagine. Are there not sane people to use as ambassadors other than this girl? The kind of things we celebrate in Nigeria is the reason this country is bad,” Smart Cee wrote.

SS Hassan said, “Of course, Lagos state and the current Nigerian government reward people for waywardness. It is okay. Destroy the soul of the people.”

Mayor of Anambra wrote, “I have always said one thing if you no get bad character you no fit make am for Nigeria, congratulations baby girl.”

According to Dr Bakare Omolara, “This country is a zoo.
So for me to be an ambassador now I just need to start doing something stupid and constituting a nuisance on the streets of social media.”

AOR said, “This is ludicrous. How did we get to a place where charlatans are rewarded for their excesses? Shame on everyone who was a part of this. Double shame on all of them.”

Another netizen, Dr Farouk said, “Whereas, we wey dey speak against drug abuse, dem no see us. Na Mandy wey dey use am well dem give ambassador.

“What an amazing country.
No one can tell me otherwise l, this country encourages bă..d hab!t a lot. Person weh suppose dey rehab. Oya now” (sic)

“For choosing this public nuisance, and whatever nonsense excuse you want to give to defend this rubbish, with due respect, Ori e ti buru,” Focus wrote.

On the other hand, some netizens argued in favour of the Lagos State Government, stating that the conferment was strategic to pass a message to Mandy.

They believe that she can leverage her platform to reach a wider audience and promote the anti-drug message effectively.

Responding to some critics, Owo said, “You never understand the shame on her, they’re telling her to preach against what she loves doing by telling people to stop that bad habit.”

Kidobutai wrote, “This is funny but indirectly they are calling Mandy a junkie and who best to be an ambassador to caution about not taking drǔg than person wey Drúg don awuke (destroy) her life.”

“Interesting choice for an anti-drug ambassador. Reminds me of when @WHarris_21 spoke about how important it is to have relatable figures in these campaigns – hope this appointment actually helps create positive change in the community,” Lori Gonzales started.