Seun Onigbinde, the creator of BudgIT, has adamantly defended his choice to remove previous social media messages that were critical of Peter Obi’s time as governor of Anambra State.
He said he owes no one an explanation for why he deleted those tweets, which were posted in 2015.
Onigbinde’s previous comments, in which he vehemently criticized Obi’s governance, were recently brought back to light by certain social media users. Since Onigbinde later supported Obi’s presidential campaign, these resurrected posts have sparked a flurry of internet discussions.
Onigbinde gave an explanation for his actions, saying that he felt the need to “protect my tweets” in order to protect himself from a barrage of lies, insults, and profanities that were aimed at him.
He emphasized how the discourse on sites like 𝕏 frequently fosters a “you’re either with us or against us” mentality, leaving little opportunity for nuance.
Onigbinde said, “I don’t have the time or interest to engage in such distractions, and I don’t owe you that explanation.” He underlined that social media has always been a place for him to relax, study, and exchange ideas.
He went on, “I’m happy to take down any tweets that don’t make sense or are no longer helpful. That doesn’t alter my steadfast dedication to public accountability, which I still think is one of the most powerful levers for a better society.
Onigbinde lamented the current state of 𝕏, calling it a “poisoned well,” where anonymity, virality, and troll farms work together to undermine honest discussions and amplify toxicity.
He expressed hope for younger Nigerians to resist harmful stereotypes and focus on building their potential without being swayed by online negativity.
“My hope for younger Nigerians is to resist the harmful stereotypes that shrink their worldview and undermine their potential. “I have been shaped by friendships and support from people across faiths, races, and genders,” he said.
Onigbinde further added, “What I long for is a civic culture where people respect differing views, hold government accountable through facts and data, and collectively build a country where everyone can thrive.”
Onigbinde also made it clear that anyone who engages in “vile commentary” without understanding his work with BudgIT, Tracka, or Ogbomoso would likely find themselves muted or blocked.
He explained, “These are not acts of malice—they’re simply boundaries,” reinforcing his commitment to maintaining a respectful and productive online space.
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