Popular Nigerian comedian Acapella has revealed that he received numerous threats following his public criticism of Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, regarding claims about Lagos' sanitation issues.

The controversy began when influencer Scott Iguma posted a viral video claiming that Lagos "smells" and is filled with "big mosquitoes." In response, Commissioner Wahab suggested that individuals who migrate to Lagos from other states in search of better opportunities were deliberately attempting to tarnish the state's image through social media.

Acapella, whose real name is Odogwu Chibuike Emeka, took issue with the commissioner's statement, accusing him of applying double standards based on ethnicity and origin. This led to heated exchanges on social media between the comedian and supporters of the Lagos State Government.

In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Acapella addressed the threats he had received during the fallout.

"Over the past days, as expected, I've received several DMs and few calls making empty threats here and there. But, let me make it clear, that no Nigerian is more Nigerian than any other Nigerian," he wrote.

The comedian further emphasized that citizens should not be gaslighted into believing they are "de-marketing" the country when pointing out societal problems.

"The first step to solving any problem is to first identify there's one. We are all we have. I hope with these few points of mine, I rest my case for now," Acapella concluded.

The incident has sparked wider discussions about freedom of expression, constructive criticism, and the relationship between government officials and citizens in Nigeria, particularly regarding public discourse on social media platforms.

This controversy comes amid ongoing debates about Lagos' infrastructure, environmental challenges, and the experiences of residents and visitors in Nigeria's commercial capital.