On-air personality Dotun has waded into the renewed backlash against singer Adekunle Gold, condemning Nigerians who continue to target him over controversial tweets posted years ago by his wife, Simi.

The controversy resurfaced after old posts from Simi’s X account, originally shared when she was in her early twenties, began circulating again. In the tweets, she recounted experiences with young boys at her mother’s daycare, including a four-year-old who she said tried to “french kiss” her, and a separate comment about her legs going weak because of a 16-year-old boy.

The resurfaced posts triggered outrage online, with many Nigerians accusing Simi of sexualizing minors and demanding that she face legal consequences. Critics argued that the language in the tweets was inappropriate and deeply troubling, regardless of when they were written.

Simi has previously defended herself, insisting the tweets were harmless, poorly worded attempts at humor with no predatory intent. She maintained that she never abused or endangered any child and that the posts were being taken out of context and weaponized against her years later.

Despite her explanation, a section of social media users has continued to drag not only Simi but also Adekunle Gold, framing him as complicit by association. It is this spillover anger that Dotun has now challenged.

In his reaction, Dotun argued that it is unfair and illogical to hold Adekunle Gold responsible for tweets he neither wrote nor endorsed. He stressed that accountability should be individual, not transferred to spouses or relatives simply because of their relationship.

Dotun urged Nigerians to direct their criticism solely at Simi if they still feel aggrieved, rather than extending the outrage to her husband. According to him, Adekunle Gold is being dragged into a controversy he did not create, and the persistent attacks on his character and career are unjust.

The debate has reignited broader conversations about social media outrage, retroactive judgment of old posts, and the extent to which partners should be held liable for each other’s past actions. While opinions remain sharply divided, Dotun’s intervention highlights growing concern over what many see as a culture of collective punishment in the online space.