EFCC Nigeria revealed the identity of its Twitter handler and Nigerian Twitter had a meltdown
When you’re the the boss eagle everyday.
When you’re the the boss eagle everyday.
Words by Ehimenim Agweh
When EFCC Nigeria drops a line on Twitter, you know it’s about to go down. The shade, the comebacks, the jokes have been nothing but classic Nigerian-isms; funny yet educating. All through the epic saga that is EFCC’s Twitter one thing remained constant: the secret of the person behind it. The mystery held until yesterday when EFCC pulled the curtains to reveal Mysterio’s face.
You are an excellent communicator; you are special. Good luck for the future and thank you for your service @FshawKingFisher, "The Handler". pic.twitter.com/cm6hljAxCn
— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) July 24, 2017
Presenting the man of the hour, Olufemi Olukayode Adeyemi, a career rapper also known as F.Shaw. The former handler who goes by the moniker, FShaw was the person behind the witty and engaging tweets EFCC was known for delivering on Twitter. His rapid fire, lecturer style quips have burnt many an unsuspecting person as he educated the public on the dangers of fraud and the joys of whistleblowing.
Upon revealing their mystery man, Nigerian Twitter exploded with joy and sadness as the news was a bit of a shock to even those who constantly pestered EFFC for Adeyemi’s identity. Reactions ranged from wishing him well
https://twitter.com/nysc_ng/status/889649669076398084
As an eagle @FshawKingFisher soars, heralding the rebirth of another,the owl @FRSCNigeria felicitates & counsel wisely ''Fly safely on''
— FRSC, NIGERIA (@FRSCNigeria) July 24, 2017
We did so well to keep the identity of @FshawKingFisher private that even many @officialEFCC staff didn't know he was the handler.
— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) July 24, 2017
Meet the man behind the EFCC handle that everybody is talking about, rapper F. Shaw / @FshawKingFisher! Full clip: https://t.co/ieRzVuCiwU pic.twitter.com/sZDd9rwSIy
— SOUNDCITY AFRICA! (@SOUNDCITYtv) July 24, 2017
You did an excellent Job on Twitter. You informed, dragged, Lashed, Corrected, Ignored, Set Trends, Jammed, & inspired Nigerians. Good job! pic.twitter.com/SmPDdZKzVH
— MyJobMag (@MyJobMag) July 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/TosinAkinbo_/status/889621799872475138
https://twitter.com/topnaija/status/889600529034338304
That EFCC handler
– Engaged
– Enlightened
– Inspired
– Entertained
– Rebuked
– Joked
– Dispelled rumours
– Communicated
etc..Fantastic.👌
— Banqie A. (@AdeBanqie) July 24, 2017
Great Job Bro @FshawKingFisher Thanks For Making Government Grammar Easy To Undertand. You Are A True Genius! Not Occassional At All.
— Joshua Okoduwa #EndPoverty (@Josh_Bounce) July 25, 2017
To Nigerians calling out the FRSC’s motives for their tweet
https://twitter.com/Poshfelly/status/889525006434275328
…and the FRSC defending themselves shamelessly
A Handler @FshawKingFisher has soared on. The owl @FRSCNigeria is Noble & Wise enough not to poach a Handler from the Eagle @officialEFCC
— FRSC, NIGERIA (@FRSCNigeria) July 24, 2017
In honour of Adeyemi’s departure, the jokes flew and went wide
EFCC: good luck to the handler
UNEMPLOYMENT pic.twitter.com/RBTZo1TyzI
— THE KASHOPE (@thekashope) July 24, 2017
And also poked fun at other agencies
Hopefully they reveal the "handler" behind FRSC one day
— HENRY 🇳🇬 (@4eyedmonk) July 24, 2017
Na beating go follow that one o!!!😂😂😂😂
— adesoji (@adesoji45) July 24, 2017
Olufemi Adeyemi has gone on to pursue his music career and hopefully do greater things with his mastery of words and humour. The EFCC now has another mystery handler but Nigerians are still very much in love with the old one. But never fear because EFCC says
Worry not. There is no vacuum. #TheEagle will serve you with the same zeal and purpose.
— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) July 24, 2017
If you didn’t know of Olufemi Adeyemi’s prowess before now, here are some of his greatest EFCC tweets for your amusement
Make peace with the possibility that you may lose your job. #AYoR https://t.co/JyhGrSFMML
— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) July 22, 2017
Because there are so many obstacles along #TheEagle's path to the promised land, Israel. #AtEaseStill https://t.co/Ndx6MNnX4h
— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) July 22, 2017
#TheEagle is grateful but #TheEagle is not narcissistic. https://t.co/P4UUnItWrb
— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) July 20, 2017
A man is from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. A man is Nigerian. There will be no division on this timeline. #BetterUnited https://t.co/8ldEh1Vy9Q
— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) July 19, 2017
1. Not a guy. I'm an Eagle.
2. The best schools in the world will not/cannot teach you self development.
3. Sexist comments are not nice. https://t.co/dfuAJZAimj— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) July 19, 2017
Feature Image Credit: Twitter/@officialEFCC
A journalist by training, Ehimenim is a lover of history, good books and Game of Thrones. For her, the real world is just another Westeros and everyone is a supporting character. Read and repeat is her motto. Give her a wave on Twitter @EAgweh.