- Dino Melaye says he is unfazed by criticism of his lifestyle
- He describes his wealth posts as gratitude to God
- The former senator also highlights his long-running charity programmes
Former Kogi State senator Dino Melaye has defended his decision to showcase his wealth publicly, saying he is more concerned about his relationship with God than criticism from Nigerians.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Melaye made the remarks during an interview with KAA Truths while addressing criticism over his lifestyle and social media posts.
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Some Nigerians have accused the former lawmaker of flaunting his wealth at a time when many citizens are struggling with economic hardship.
The former senator said such criticism does not influence his decisions or affect his personal life. He explained that he rarely pays attention to comments about him online and has no intention of changing his lifestyle because of public opinion.
Melaye said his attention is focused on how God views his actions rather than how people perceive him.
He argued that comments from strangers on social media should not determine how he lives or what he chooses to share publicly.
According to him, photographs of his homes, properties and other possessions are not intended simply as displays of affluence. He described them instead as expressions of gratitude for what he believes he has received through divine favour.
Melaye said he routinely acknowledges God when sharing aspects of his lifestyle, stressing that his achievements were not solely the result of personal effort.
He also reflected on his upbringing, saying he was raised in modest circumstances and considers his present position a product of what he described as God’s grace.
The former lawmaker rejected the idea that wealth should automatically be hidden because other people are struggling. He argued that success and prosperity should not be viewed negatively.
Melaye further highlighted his involvement in charitable activities, saying he has supported widows, orphans and students over many years.
He disclosed that his charity work includes a long-running programme for widows, an orphanage with 100 beds and a scholarship scheme that has benefited hundreds of students.
However, he said he deliberately keeps much of his philanthropic work away from public attention because he does not believe acts of charity should be used for publicity.
Melaye maintained that helping vulnerable people is a personal responsibility and a matter between an individual and God rather than something that should necessarily be displayed publicly.
He said his background and experiences have shaped his appreciation of his current circumstances and that he sees no reason to apologise for his achievements.
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