SAMBO@_Abdulakeem_
I’ve seen a number of takes flying around, especially from some big accounts, suggesting that I intentionally created a situation just to drag someone or farm engagement.
Let me say this clearly, that was never the intention.
When Victor Osimhen replied to me, I understood what that moment could become. I’ve been on X for over 5 years, and like many people on this platform, I’ve been waiting for an opportunity like that, one that could finally help grow my page.
So yes, I had a plan.
To bring the giveaway to my timeline, ask people who were interested to follow, like, and comment, and then pick winners from there. Nothing unusual. In fact, it’s the same strategy many of the big accounts use every day.
When I was contacted, I explained clearly one phone that this opportunity meant something to me, that I wanted to use it to grow my account and engage my audience. But instead of understanding that, I was met with resistance.
At that point, I had two options, step aside or stand my ground.
I chose to stand my ground.
Since yesterday, I’ve also seen some of these same big accounts resort to calling me names and throwing insults. Interestingly, the moment I return that same energy, I get blocked. That says a lot.
What followed was simply me standing my ground when I felt that opportunity was being taken away from me. If people supported me, it was not because I manipulated them, but because they saw a situation and chose what to stand for.
Now, to those implying I did this for clout or monetization, let’s not pretend.
The same way I wanted to grow my page is the same way many big accounts have built theirs. Visibility. Engagement. Influence. These things don’t happen by accident, they are pursued.
The only difference is that some people are more comfortable admitting it than others.
I did not manufacture this opportunity, but I refused to let it slip away.
And I stand by that.
Thank you.
SAMBO
