Social media personality Isaac Fayose has stirred reactions online after a video of him criticising corruption and what he described as unequal justice in Nigeria went viral.
In the video, Fayose alleged that people accused of petty theft are often subjected to jungle justice, while those accused of stealing large sums of public funds are rewarded with influential positions.
“Nigeria is the only country in the world. When you steal small, maybe bread, Maggi or rice, they will un-alive you on the spot, like jungle justice,” he said.
According to him, suspected petty thieves are frequently attacked by mobs without being allowed to face trial in court.
“But when you steal big, you carry billions, you will make the headlines. You will be on the front page of newspapers,” he added.
Fayose further claimed that influential individuals accused of large-scale corruption are often treated differently.
“They will now look at you and say, ‘Ah, this guy is a good thief, he’s a big thief.’ They will now give you a better, juicy appointment where you can even carry more,” he said sarcastically.
The social commentator also criticised Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, alleging that enforcement agencies focus more on low-profile offenders than politically exposed persons.
“If you are still sitting down thinking this country will develop, you are deceiving yourself because of corruption,” he stated.
He also alleged that anti-corruption agencies pay more attention to internet fraud suspects than public officials accused of corruption, although he did not provide evidence to support the claim.
In a sarcastic conclusion, Fayose said, “Whatever you do, try not to be poor, and try not to steal small. Steal big so you can make the headlines and get a juicy position after. God bless Nigeria.”
Watch the video here…
“Nigeria is the only country where someone accused of steåling a small item can be beåten almost to de@th on the spot, while those accused of steåling huge sums of money make the front pages of newspapers and are later given juicy appointments to steal more.”
—Isaac Fayose pic.twitter.com/GPhbU84FvK
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) July 9, 2026
