Afrobeats star and social activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised the Federal Government over the growing insecurity and economic difficulties facing Nigerians, urging citizens to make their voices count through democratic means.
Falz spoke on Friday during the June 12 protest held in Lagos, where various civil society groups, labour unions, youth organisations, community associations, faith-based bodies and social movements gathered to express concerns over rising living costs and worsening security challenges across the country.
Addressing the protesters, the singer said many Nigerians were struggling with increasing cases of kidnappings and violent attacks. According to him, insecurity had continued to spread in different parts of the country, leaving citizens worried about their safety and future.
He blamed poor management of national resources and corruption for many of the problems facing the country. Falz noted that the wave of abductions and killings had reached an alarming level and called for urgent action to protect citizens.
The entertainer referred to recent kidnapping incidents, including cases involving students and relatives of prominent individuals, arguing that every Nigerian deserves the same level of protection regardless of social status or political influence.
He maintained that the lives of ordinary citizens should not be treated as less important than those of influential figures.
Falz called for an end to kidnappings and violent attacks, expressing concern that students were still being targeted despite efforts to keep schools open. He said the continued insecurity had increased frustration among many Nigerians and weakened confidence in the country's direction.
When asked about the prospects of the ruling party in future elections, Falz avoided making predictions.
However, he said public dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs was becoming more visible. He also argued that political leaders had spent enough time in office to address many of the country’s challenges but had failed to provide the expected solutions.
The demonstration was part of a nationwide protest organised by a coalition of civic groups, labour activists, youth movements and social organisations.
The coalition declared June 12 a day of action to draw attention to rising insecurity, economic hardship and the declining standard of living experienced by many Nigerians.
The decision was contained in a joint statement signed by several activists, including human rights lawyer Femi Falana, Committee for the Defence of Human Rights President Yinka Folarin, #EndBadGovernance Movement organiser Hassan Soweto and Falz.
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