“This Routine Statement Doesn’t Cut It” — Falz Slams President Tinubu Over Insecurity, Benue Killings
Popular Nigerian rapper and outspoken activist, Folarin Falana, widely known as Falz, has once again taken a bold stance — this time calling out President Bola Tinubu for what he describes as consistent failure to secure the lives of Nigerians, particularly in the wake of the recent Benue massacre that claimed over 200 lives.
In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Falz lambasted the President’s generic response to the tragedy:
“You have consistently shown that you are incapable of performing the primary duty of securing lives and property of your citizens. This routine statement does not cut it.”
He didn’t stop there.
In a follow-up post, Falz drew attention to the lack of national outrage and media focus on the gruesome killings:
“Over 200 senselessly slain and burnt alive in Benue and this is not even getting close to enough attention. Why are we so wicked to ourselves?”
🧠 OPINION: Why Falz’s Rage Reflects Nigeria’s Broken Trust in Leadership
Falz’s outburst is not just about Benue, but about a worsening trend of insecurity — from farmer-herder clashes and banditry to kidnappings and unending violence in various states. Nigerians have heard one too many “we-condemn-this-attack” statements, only to watch the bloodshed continue.
At what point does a government stop issuing condolences and start enforcing consequences? Where are the arrests? Where is the national action plan?
Falz, like many young Nigerians, is not demanding perfection — he’s demanding accountability.
⚖️ The Human Cost Behind the Headlines
Benue has been plagued by violence for years, often brushed under the carpet until the death toll becomes too massive to ignore. But even then, there’s a disturbing normalisation of death in Nigeria. Over 200 lives lost in a single incident, yet the country moves on like nothing happened.
This is not just a leadership failure — it's a moral crisis.
📢 Voices Join the Call:
“Falz is saying what every Nigerian should be screaming. This isn’t governance. This is abandonment.” – @NaijaUnfiltered
“Imagine losing 200 people and it’s treated like a routine news update. Thank you, Falz, for speaking up.” – @ConcernedMiddlebelt
“We need artists like Falz in politics. The silence from our leaders is deafening.” – @AmakaSpeaks
🔍 Conclusion: More Than a Tweet — It’s a Wake-Up Call
Falz’s anger is shared by millions of Nigerians who are tired of mourning, tired of the excuses, and tired of pretending that “prayers and condolences” are enough. Leadership must move from talk to tangible action — or risk losing what little trust the people still have.
📌 #FalzSpeaksTruth #BenueKillings #SecureNigeria #EndTheSilence #TalkTalkNigeria
