Controversial Nigerian rapper, Azeez Fashola also known as Naira Marley, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa.
According to a statement by NDLEA through its official Twitter account, saying the Marlian Music record founder declared support for the war against drug abuse.
Photos shared on the microblogging platform by the agency, shows Naira Marley with Marwa and a cross section of people at the National Headquarters.
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) with music star, Naira Marley when the artiste paid a visit to the National Headquarters of the Agency
Other persons in the photo include NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi and members of Naira Marley’s team; Sam Larry, Dami Marshal and Chuddy Naira.
Naira Marley visits NDLEA Chairman, declares support for war against drug abuse
The tweet reads; “Photo caption 1: Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) with music star, Naira Marley when the artiste paid a visit to the National Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja to declare support for the War Against Drug Abuse on Thursday 17th August 2023.”
Photo caption 1: Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) with music star, Naira Marley when the artiste paid a visit to the National Headquarters of the Agency pic.twitter.com/CMtBtiDNO7
— NDLEA NIGERIA (@ndlea_nigeria) August 17, 2023
The music star’s visit stirred controversy on social media, particularly because he is known as a chronic smoker and also has a case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over alleged fraud.
Reacting, @OlorogunErnest; Nigeria is indeed a very confusing & complicated Nation. How can Naira Marley who consistently promotes use of drugs and other immoral substances be visiting NDLEA to pledge support for fight against use of drugs. Perhaps NDLEA can just go ahead and make him an ambassador. Strange & crazy Nation!
@Views09; same as Hakimi advocating for women rights and gender equality..we’re familiar with this game, the track record proves otherwise