The first time I stumbled upon a tweet by Ben Murray-Bruce, I stared at it for a couple of minutes trying to decide if the tweet was meant to be satirical or not. I still don’t know.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s one of my favorite Twitter accounts these days. And he actually drops the occasional gem, as well as ideas clearly laced with his passion for the country.
By not helping less privileged people in our community, Nigeria's elite end up escalating insecurity that reduces the value of their wealth.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) July 16, 2015
How can we build a vibrant and corrupt free civil service when recruitment is tailored to your state of origin instead of your intelligence?
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) July 13, 2015
Sure, the occasional ridiculous tweet still sneaks in; although, thankfully not as much.
When terrorists strike in other nations citizens rise against them. When terrorists strike in Nigeria we must rise against them & not govt.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) July 18, 2015
But a while ago, I could have bet my salary that he wasn’t behind it.The tweets weren’t as funny as the ones the GEJ parody account, @NotGoodluck blessed us with, but they were just as ridiculous, if not more.
I was able to dig up a few for you guys; please tell me I wasn’t crazy for questioning this account’s credibility:
I am fighting corrupt elite. When they drink a bottle of champagne that can educate a child, they should know Ben Bruce will fight them!
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 20, 2015
To provide jobs, Youth Corpers should be taught entrepreneurial skills for a year then be given 500k each to start a biz when they pass out.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 20, 2015
With the fuel scarcity, I feel for my people in Nigeria. That's why I introduced the electric car. I drive it without bothering about fuel.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 22, 2015
I may not be a Muslim, but I respect Islam and I believe that it is wrong for me to respond to any attack during the Holy month of Ramadan.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 18, 2015
This cracked me up! Our youths are creative and we must provide an environment to positively project this creativity! pic.twitter.com/F4dpDj6ghd
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 12, 2015
My electric car is charged by solar. The sun is my energy. That's why I introduced it in Nigeria. With it, I'm not blackmailed by marketers!
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 24, 2015
With the fuel scarcity, I feel for my people in Nigeria. That's why I introduced the electric car. I drive it without bothering about fuel.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 22, 2015
I'm just about to take off from LA after attending my son's graduation. As you can see, I don't fly 1st Class. pic.twitter.com/vQfOsFwN8H
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 12, 2015
My electric car is charged by solar. The sun is my energy. That's why I introduced it in Nigeria. With it, I'm not blackmailed by marketers!
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 24, 2015
There is no wealth distribution and that is why we don’t have the middle class. There are the poor and the champagne drinking super rich.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 31, 2015
So, do you guys think the account is actually run by him or not? Please sound off in the comments section.