Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised the country’s political leadership and religious institutions over worsening insecurity, lack of accountability, and persistent governance failures.
The musician made the remarks during a recent commentary in which he expressed frustration over repeated violent attacks across different parts of the country, noting that mass killings are often followed only by official statements without meaningful action. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Falz questioned the effectiveness of government responses to insecurity, lamenting that attacks involving large numbers of casualties rarely lead to arrests or prosecutions.
According to him, public officials frequently issue condolence messages after deadly incidents, while victims are denied justice and citizens remain unprotected.
He described the situation as a dangerous cycle in which violence continues unchecked and accountability is absent.
The rapper also faulted some religious leaders, accusing them of prioritising spiritual responses while allowing political figures to use religious platforms for campaign messaging.
Falz argued that this practice contributes to voters repeatedly supporting leaders who have failed to address critical national issues, including insecurity and governance reforms.
He suggested that religious institutions should do more to promote civic awareness rather than encouraging blind loyalty to political actors.
Falz further raised concerns about the refusal of lawmakers to amend the Electoral Act to allow for real-time transmission of election results, describing the resistance as a threat to electoral transparency.
According to him, the lack of reform benefits those who rely on electoral manipulation and undermines public trust in the democratic process.
The activist urged Nigerians to reflect on long-standing patterns in governance and civic participation, warning that meaningful change would remain elusive without accountability, informed voting, and sustained public pressure.
His comments have since sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians debating the role of leadership, religion, and citizens in addressing the country’s challenges.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from government officials or religious bodies regarding Falz’s remarks.
“I don’t know when we will wake up. Nearly 200 people killed in Kwara, yet some celebrities and influencers share messages like ‘Relax, Tinubu is fixing Nigeria.’ They will still attend your church, and your pastors will allow them to campaign.”
— Falz
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