A cross-section of Nigerian celebrities has publicly expressed outrage over the worsening insecurity across the country, following a deadly attack on Christians in Jos, Plateau State on Palm Sunday.
Paul Okoye, famously known as Rudeboy and one half of the P-Square duo, reacted to the tragedy on his X account. Born in Jos, the singer lamented the nation’s lack of sufficient anger over the situation, writing:
“We are not Angry enough !!! May be na until God come down for earth.”
Comedian and activist Mr Macaroni went further, directly criticizing the administration of President Bola Tinubu. On his social media platform, he described the government as “incompetent and irresponsible,” adding that the president is “running the most useless government in the history of useless governments.” He emphasized that Nigerians “wake up every day to lament one tragedy after the other.”
In another post, Mr Macaroni questioned why the President had not addressed the nation despite “40 Nigerians” being confirmed dead in Sunday’s terrorist attack in Jos. He accused the current administration of lacking any sense of accountability and responsibility.
Actor Kunle Remi also weighed in, urging Nigerians to use the country’s ongoing insecurity and hardship as a form of protest, even in birthday messages to President Tinubu, who recently turned 74. In a video broadcast, he suggested:
“There is a video of a woman in pain crying over the loss of someone; that is the image we should use if you want to wish President Tinubu a happy birthday. Fifteen hours ago, there was a disaster in Plateau—that is the celebratory image we should use. Thank you. Happy birthday, Mr President.”
The remarks by these prominent figures highlight the deep frustration and anger among Nigerians over the escalating violence and insecurity, as well as growing calls for government accountability.