“Every Billionaire in Nigeria Stole Government Money” – Orji Uzor Kalu
A shocking video of Nigerian senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has surfaced online, sending shockwaves across social media and reigniting national outrage over corruption in high places. In the viral footage, Kalu openly declared that nearly all Nigerian billionaires made their wealth by stealing from the government. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
“They stole government money. Everybody you see today who say they’re a billionaire… they make government money,” Kalu is heard saying in a casual conversation with friends.
The former Abia State Governor and current Senator for Abia North, who has previously faced corruption charges himself, made this startling claim while seemingly unaware he was being recorded.
🔥 Social Media in Meltdown
The clip, which first appeared on X (formerly Twitter), quickly gained traction, with thousands of Nigerians reposting and reacting to what many are calling a rare moment of political honesty.
Here’s how some Nigerians reacted:
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@shegzedon: “Which means Tinubu, Atiku, Obasanjo, Peter Obi, etc are ole.”
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@BlackUriel01: “Lol, corruption everywhere. EFCC no go see this type oo, na only boys them dey target.”
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@Twhyspecial: “This is proof that we’re still not truly independent. Politicians steal public funds with impunity.”
Others used the moment to criticize the selective justice system in Nigeria, where low-level fraudsters are hunted while high-ranking officials walk free.
💸 Is He Right or Just Deflecting?
While some have hailed the senator’s words as “the truth Nigeria needed to hear,” critics say it may be a case of the pot calling the kettle black. Kalu was convicted of corruption in 2019 and sentenced to 12 years in prison, only for the Supreme Court to overturn the conviction in 2020 on procedural grounds.
Still, his statements have sparked an overdue conversation about how wealth is accumulated in Nigeria, and whether true billionaires can emerge in the system without dirty money.
🧠 Eyes of Lagos Analysis
If Kalu’s words are anything to go by, Nigeria’s political class may have just been exposed in the most unexpected way. While the EFCC continues to parade Yahoo boys for social media clout, the real “heist” may be happening in the halls of power — and behind closed doors.
“Every billionaire you see today st0le Government money, every single one of them stole from the government” ~ Orji Uzor Kalu. pic.twitter.com/O8xJu4gjj9
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) August 5, 2025