Senator Ben Murray-Bruce had criticized President Buhari over his latest interview with the UK Telegraph

Nigerians are currently responding to President Muhammadu Buhari who had said on Friday that Nigerians are responsible for the poor image of the country, as they often get involved in criminal activities around the globe.

With the hashtag #IAmANigerianNotACriminal thousands of Nigerians, including Senator Ben Bruce, have joined the conversation to debunk the claim by the president.
Earlier, Ben Murray-Bruce, a serving senator of the 8th Senate, and Japeth Omojuwa, a top blogger and social media expert, exchanged blows over President Buhari’s latest interview with the UK Telegraph.
Also, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the minister of transport, joined in the Twitter fight.
Read some of the reactions below:

Your own minister spent ₦80 million on a one day dinner, yet it is your citizens you accuse of being criminals #IAmANigerianNotACriminal

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 6, 2016

Buhari’s kids are in the UK…Even though I believe he can’t afford it..should we also call them criminals?#IAmANigerianNotACriminal — SK – Sola Kuti (@SKSolaKuti) February 7, 2016

Brainless President @MBuhari #IAmANigerianNotACriminal

— Otunba (@D_CEO_) February 7, 2016

I live in a country whr my president & commander -in-chief labels us a criminal n we say we have a bright future #iamanigeriannotacriminal — paul folusho (@PaulSaidupaul28) February 7, 2016

I live in a country whr my president & commander -in-chief labels us a criminal n we say we have a bright future #iamanigeriannotacriminal

— paul folusho (@PaulSaidupaul28) February 7, 2016

Every year NIGERIAN Brits send Millions of £ home our money help to boost the economy #IAmANigerianNotACriminal — Inyangaeze (@jeomaltd) February 7, 2016

With due respect sir @MBuhari #IAmANigerianNotACriminal and I know very well that #NigeriansAreNotCriminals

— Chinaydu™ (@cozzyviann) February 7, 2016

When @MBuhari was seeking for your Vote, Nigerians were Good ppl but now a Criminal. @PdpNigeria @APCNigeria #IAmANigerianNotACriminal — Omo Alagba (@teamASO_) February 7, 2016

Who so ever derive joy in spoiling the name of my country “Nigeria” note this generations will never forgive you. #IAmANigerianNotACriminal

— I- Report@pspnigeria (@anitapepan) February 7, 2016

My name is Lere Olayinka. I’m from Okemesi Ekiti. I rose from being a COBBLER to Govs Spokesperson.#IAmANigerianNotACriminal — Lere Olayinka (@OlayinkaLere) February 7, 2016

You budget 3.8billion naira for state house clinic, yet you go abroad for medical check-up. #Uarethecriminal, #IAmANigerianNotACriminal

— Ayobami olaniran (@ayoabidemi) February 7, 2016