Nigerian comedian I Go Save has raised alarm over what he describes as the growing infiltration of politics by internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. Speaking about the state of governance and leadership in the country, he warned that the increasing presence of such figures in political circles poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s future.

I Go Save, known for blending sharp social commentary with humour, argued that politics is gradually becoming a safe haven for people with questionable wealth and no record of genuine enterprise. He suggested that many of those flaunting sudden riches online are now seeking political office or positioning themselves behind the scenes as sponsors and power brokers.

According to him, this trend is dangerous because it shifts politics further away from public service and deeper into a culture of quick money and impunity. When people who built their fortunes on fraud enter politics, he implied, they bring along the same mindset of exploitation, manipulation and disregard for consequences.

The comedian lamented that instead of being a platform for credible professionals, community leaders and people with proven integrity, politics is increasingly attracting individuals eager to legitimise ill-gotten wealth. By winning elections or backing candidates, they gain influence, protection and access to public funds, while ordinary citizens are left to bear the cost of bad governance.

I Go Save also hinted that this development discourages honest young Nigerians who might otherwise consider public service. When they see that those rewarded with power are often the loudest spenders and most flamboyant figures with opaque sources of income, they may conclude that integrity has no place in leadership.

He stressed that if this pattern continues unchecked, the future does not look bright. A political system dominated by people with fraudulent backgrounds, he suggested, will struggle to deliver reforms, accountability or real development. Instead, it risks entrenching corruption as a norm and turning politics into an extension of cybercrime culture.

His comments add to a growing public conversation about the quality of leadership in Nigeria and the urgent need for stronger institutions, stricter screening of candidates and a renewed emphasis on character, transparency and service in political life.