AY took to his Instagram, appealing to Super Eagles fans to end the cyberbullying directed at Iwobi, emphasizing that his sole transgression was representing his homeland. The Nation highlighted Iwobi as one of the players facing criticism after Nigeria’s AFCON final 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast on Sunday. In response to the intense backlash, the Fulham star decided to delete all the post-match pictures from his official Instagram page.
In the face of the situation, the comedian urged Nigerians to broaden their perspective beyond personal interests and consider the detrimental impact of their actions, characterizing them as ‘evil.’ His plea aimed to foster empathy and discourage the harmful effects of cyberbullying within the sports community.
Cyberbullying doesn’t discriminate; anyone can fall victim to its reach. The rapid dissemination of malicious information online poses a challenge, as it’s challenging to completely erase once spread. Victims often struggle to defend themselves or preemptively protect against the immediate and widespread impact of cyberbullying. Unfortunately, the detrimental effects of such actions are frequently overlooked by users of computers or mobile phones.
