Nigerian skitmaker and satire content creator Kevin Chinedu, known for his “Governor Amuneke” persona, has explained why he declined an offer to serve as a Youth Ambassador for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a video posted on his X account on Monday, Amuneke said he was initially contacted about the appointment through social media and was excited by the recognition.
“Reports came to me that I was going to be appointed as INEC Youth Ambassador. I have never felt as proud of myself when I got that message,” he said.
He described the offer as a major milestone in his career, noting that it made him reflect on how far he has come as a content creator.
“This is supposed to be a national honour. I do not know how to feel about it, but it brought me tears of joy when I thought about how far I have come,” he added.
According to him, he was told the role would involve working with other public figures to promote civic engagement, including voter registration and encouraging youth participation in elections.
However, he said his excitement changed after he sought clarification on whether the position would affect his creative freedom, especially his political satire content.
“I asked a simple question. I said, ‘Am I going to still be able to criticise INEC if I’m appointed?’” he said.
He explained that he was informed that while he could continue promoting civic awareness and encouraging participation in elections, he would not be allowed to directly criticise the electoral body.
“They told me they have seen the type of content I do. All of that can still go on. As a matter of fact, I can even preach about getting PVCs and all of that. However, I cannot criticise directly INEC,” he stated.
Amuneke said the condition conflicted with the nature of his work, which is rooted in social commentary and accountability, leading him to turn down the offer.
