”‘Step Down If You Can’t Speak!’ Public Critic Fires Back at MC Oluomo’s English Challenge”

By Dobblog

The recent outburst from Lagos State Parks and Garages Chairman, MC Oluomo, has stirred a fresh wave of public reactions after he challenged critics mocking his poor English to present their children for a language competition.

But not everyone is backing down quietly.

Lagos-based political commentator and youth activist, Chinedu Okeke, has now fired back, calling Oluomo’s statement “an insult to public service” and urging him to “step aside for someone more capable of communicating effectively.”

“You don’t run public affairs with swag and grammar errors. Leadership is not a talent show it’s a responsibility. If MC Oluomo cannot communicate in clear English, he should leave that office for someone who can,” Okeke said in a trending video on X.

This comes after Oluomo boldly said, “Bring your children let them come and compete with me” a response to a viral clip where his broken English during a public function became the subject of online jokes and memes.

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While his defenders claim communication skill isn’t a prerequisite for leadership, critics argue that public officials should be held to a higher standard, especially in a megacity like Lagos.

“People aren’t laughing because of hate. They’re laughing because they’re tired of mediocrity. Let’s stop normalizing incompetence in government,” Okeke added.

The war of words has since taken over social media, splitting opinions between those who see MC Oluomo as a grassroots leader with authentic street appeal, and others who insist public office demands professionalism, including in speech.

As the debate intensifies, one thing is clear this isn’t just about English. It’s about what we expect from the people leading our cities.