Dancehall artiste, Samini, has bowed to public pressure against a tweet he made on Friday, June 10.
The musician, born Emmanuel Andrews Sammini, had posted a video from his vehicle while filming a security man at his post at the University of Ghana.
According to Samini’s narration, the young man refused him entry because he did not have his electronic card to grant him access as stipulated by the University’s regulations.
In the Twitter post, he explained that “I have 2 passes,1 for my bikes 1 for cars. Unfortunately I switched cars and left my pass ..come and see Chirman of gatemen association ooo. Let’s make him popular eeh. The #gatechairman of Legon campus. You do all. eventually some sensible security come to beg Chirman for me.”
It is unclear when the incident took place but the musician added that he was eventually granted access by another official who chanced on the development.
However, reactions to the tweet which was posted on Friday have not been pleasant on the artiste’s part.
It seemed that the effort to court disaffection for the security official seems to have backfired.
In a barrage of responses, social media users rather called out the public figure for displaying a false sense of self-entitlement.
You don’t have your card, the University has an exit that people in your situation can use but you needlessly do a video to subject someone simply doing his job to public ridicule…you’d later come and complain about laws not working in Ghana https://t.co/0Qbk45dK4v
— Jeffrey Nyabor (@Jeff_Nyabor) June 11, 2022
Others lauded the official for standing his ground, despite the person’s status as an icon.
Popular de33 u make am. Popular for doing his job! This guy needs to be applauded and encouraged for his professionalism. If the statement “there’s grace in disgrace” was a video…
— Mr. Twumasi (@Am_Bol) June 11, 2022
Samini https://t.co/H42iTrizKD
Samini paa. Yeah we get it you are famous et al but you should know that letting you in WITHOUT a pass is his CHOICE.
— Kwekustories✍🏿 (@Kwekustories) June 11, 2022
He’s doing his job. Imagine if you had to swipe a card before. You go record the machine? 🤷🏾♂️
Some 48 hours since the tweet, the award-winning musician has deleted the post from social media.
He subsequently expressed remorse for his action and apologised “to the young man doing his job.”
After my post about the incident at the security-gate I’ve realized majority of you advised that I should have done the right thing.Nothing makes my case right regardless of how many cards I have and how upset I got .#nocardnoentry Apologies to the young man doing his job. 🙏🏾 🙏🏾
— SAMINI (@samini_dagaati) June 12, 2022
“After my post about the incident at the security-gate I’ve realized majority of you advised that I should have done the right thing.Nothing makes my case right regardless of how many cards I have and how upset I got .#nocardnoentry Apologies to the young man doing his job,” he said.
Latest Stories
-
Premier League: Blues, Spurs set for early season thriller
6 hours -
Euro Leagues Preview: Premier League, La Liga and Serie A
6 hours -
La Liga preview: Lewandowski leads Barcelona’s attack to test Real Madrid resolve
7 hours -
Serie A preview: Milan to open title defense against Udinese, Jose treks to Salernitana
7 hours -
Global Summit on Reparations and Racial Healing sets new standard for reparations advocacy
7 hours -
We need all hands on deck to address economic challenges – Deputy Finance Minister
8 hours -
2022/23 betPawa PL: Hearts and Kotoko clash on matchday 3 as GFA release fixtures
8 hours -
Patient recovers from complete paralysis due to use of neuro navigator
8 hours -
YEA’s new CEO assumes office
8 hours -
Joshua Mortoti appointed Gold Fields West Africa head
9 hours -
‘My greatest fear is dying in my sleep’ – Prophet Ajagurajah
9 hours -
Musicians come to me for spiritual protection – Prophet Ajagurajah
9 hours -
Playback: PM Express discusses how to get Ghana’s economic recovery right
9 hours -
Bread and butter issues influence swing votes, not ministerial reshuffle – Ben Ephson
9 hours -
LaLiga Santander Matchday 1 preview: The new season begins with tricky tests for the title challengers
10 hours