Popular Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, known as Falz, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign over what he described as the government’s failure to address the growing insecurity across the country.
Falz made the demand on Tuesday after reposting an old tweet made by Tinubu in 2014, in which Tinubu had asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over rising terrorism at the time.
Falz said the president had failed to protect Nigerians despite promising strong leadership before coming into office.
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He accused Tinubu of showing “unwillingness” to secure lives and property while the country continued to face deadly attacks.
“You have consistently shown your unwillingness to protect the lives and property of our people despite pretending to care in the past. Resign now!,” Falz wrote.
His statement quickly gained attention on social media, drawing reactions from supporters and critics of the administration.
Many Nigerians said the security situation had worsened, with frequent reports of kidnappings, bandit attacks, and religiously motivated killings.
New Daily Prime reported that the rising insecurity, especially jihadist violence targeting Christian communities, has recently attracted stronger international attention.
Several global figures and human rights groups have called for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of life.
At a United Nations event on Tuesday, American rapper Nicki Minaj also addressed the issue while speaking alongside the United States ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz.
She urged world leaders to acknowledge and respond to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, describing the killings as a severe humanitarian crisis.
Minaj called for peace, unity, and freedom of worship, stressing that no group should be attacked because of their faith. She praised former US President Donald Trump for speaking out and drawing attention to the situation.
Her comments, delivered at the global stage, added pressure to the ongoing conversation about Nigeria’s security challenges.
Back home, Falz has remained one of the most outspoken critics of government failures in security, governance, and human rights.
He previously criticised the authorities during the EndSARS protests and has consistently used his platform to highlight injustice and state neglect.
Security experts say Nigerians are frustrated by the worsening violence, particularly in rural communities where attacks have displaced thousands.
As calls for reform grow louder, the presidency has yet to respond to Falz’s demand for resignation.
The government has repeatedly stated that it is working to strengthen national security, but critics insist that the results on the ground do not match the promises.
For now, Falz’s statement has added fuel to an already heated national debate about leadership, accountability, and the future of security in Nigeria.
