Controversial social media personalities, Mathew Precious Kelechi and Amakor Johnson, widely recognized as the Happie Boys, have made headlines once again as they were recently deported back to Nigeria from Cyprus.
The pair’s arrival in Nigeria took place on the night of October 30, 2023, following the revocation of their residence permits in Cyprus. Their journey back to their home country follows a tumultuous period during which they were detained by Cypriot authorities and held at a secretive facility for over four weeks. After intense negotiations, they were ultimately deported to Nigeria.
Notably, media personality Bolanle Cole reported that Kelechi and Amakor landed at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport in Abuja, and they are currently staying at a hotel in Utako.
The Happie Boys’ return has ignited a passionate debate on social media. Influencer Daniel Regha has voiced his opinion, urging Nigerians not to provide any assistance to the controversial duo. He argued that individuals should be held accountable for their actions and that rewarding bad behavior has become an alarming trend. Regha emphasized that the Happie Boys had the opportunity to enhance their lives while abroad but chose a different path, and their deportation, in his perspective, can be seen as a form of karmic consequence.
“Nigerians shouldn’t assist Happie Boys; They should face the consequences of their mistakes and take responsibility. As a society, we need to stop rewarding negative behavior; it’s becoming a disturbing norm. These individuals had the chance to better their lives abroad but displayed ingratitude. Their deportation can be viewed as karma.”
On the other hand, Joe Bravo questioned the willingness of people to offer assistance to the Happie Boys, expressing doubts about their ability to appreciate and make good use of a second chance. He attributed this skepticism to a perceived lack of understanding of the opportunity.