Falz Laments Insecurity, Says Leaders Do Not Care About Ordinary Nigerians

Afrobeats singer and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised the Federal Government over worsening insecurity and economic hardship, saying many political leaders appear indifferent to the plight of ordinary Nigerians.

 

Falz made the remarks on Friday while addressing participants at the June 12 protest in Lagos, where a coalition of civil society organisations, trade unions, youth groups, community associations, social movements and faith-based organisations gathered to protest rising insecurity and the high cost of living.

 

The singer expressed concern over the increasing cases of kidnappings and killings across the country, accusing the government of failing to adequately protect citizens.

 

“Apart from the insane corruption and gross mismanagement of our resources, I think everybody can see the worsening insecurity. It’s unbearable now,” he said.

 

Citing recent kidnapping incidents, including the abduction of students and a relative of a former minister in Oyo State, Falz argued that every Nigerian deserves equal protection regardless of social status or political influence.

 

“They don’t care about us. They don’t care about ordinary people. But it must be known that no Nigerian life is more important than the other. Every single Nigerian life matters. And every single person must be cared for and protected at all costs,” he stated.

 

The entertainer called for urgent action to end kidnappings and killings, lamenting that students continue to be abducted despite efforts to keep schools open.

 

He said the persistent security challenges have left many Nigerians frustrated and uncertain about the country’s future.

 

When asked about the prospects of the ruling party in future elections, Falz declined to make predictions but noted that public dissatisfaction with governance was becoming increasingly evident.

 

He accused political leaders of failing to demonstrate sufficient commitment to addressing the nation’s challenges despite having spent considerable time in office.

 

The protest was part of a nationwide action organised by a coalition of civic groups, labour activists, youth organisations and social movements, which designated June 12 as a day of mass action against worsening insecurity, economic hardship and declining living conditions.

 

The coalition’s declaration was contained in a statement jointly signed by several prominent activists, including human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), Committee for the Defence of Human Rights President Yinka Folarin, #EndBadGovernance Movement organiser Hassan Soweto, and Falz.

 

Despite his criticism of government performance, Falz reaffirmed his confidence in the democratic process, saying Nigerians would ultimately use the ballot box to express their views and determine the country’s future.