- Nigerian celebrities criticised rising insecurity after a deadly attack in Plateau State
- Mr Macaroni accused the Tinubu administration of incompetence and lack of accountability
- Kunle Remi urged symbolic protest in birthday messages to highlight national hardship
A cross-section of Nigerian celebrities have spoken out strongly against the worsening insecurity across the country, following a deadly attack on Christians during Palm Sunday in Jos, Plateau State.
Among those who reacted was singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy and one-half of the defunct music duo P-Square. The artist, who hails from Jos, expressed frustration over what he described as widespread apathy among Nigerians in the face of repeated violence.
Taking to social media platform X, he wrote: “We are not Angry enough!!! Maybe na until God come down for earth.”
The attack, which reportedly claimed dozens of lives, has reignited national debate over the country’s security challenges and the government’s response.
Comedian and activist Mr Macaroni delivered a more scathing critique, directly accusing the administration of Bola Tinubu of incompetence and a lack of responsibility.
In a series of posts, he alleged that Nigerians are forced to “wake up every day to lament one tragedy or the other,” describing the current administration in harsh terms. He further questioned why the President had not addressed the nation following reports that at least 40 people were killed in the Jos attack.
Mr Macaroni added that the government has demonstrated what he called a “zero sense of accountability,” intensifying public frustration over the continued loss of lives.
Similarly, Nollywood actor Kunle Remi urged Nigerians to use symbolic imagery to highlight the country’s security crisis. In a video message, he called on citizens to include images depicting insecurity and hardship in their birthday wishes to President Tinubu, who recently marked his 74th birthday.
Referencing a widely circulated clip of a grieving woman, Remi suggested such visuals better reflect the current realities faced by many Nigerians. “That is the image we should use if you want to wish President Tinubu a happy birthday,” he said, pointing to the recent tragedy in Plateau State.
The reactions from prominent public figures underscore growing concern and anger over Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. Observers note that celebrity voices have increasingly played a role in amplifying public sentiment, particularly on issues of governance and national safety.
As calls for stronger action intensify, many Nigerians continue to demand greater accountability and more decisive measures to address the country’s ongoing security crisis.