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Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis has taken a new dimension after famous rapper and activist, Folarin Falana (Falz), publicly asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign. His comment follows the abduction of 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, and the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Borno State.
Falz referenced a 2014 tweet made by President Tinubu—when he was still in the opposition—where he criticized insecurity and demanded accountability. Today, Falz says the same standard should be applied, since insecurity has worsened under the current administration.
A Worsening National Tragedy: Why Falz Spoke Out
Falz did not suddenly decide to attack the President. His statement reflects the frustration millions of Nigerians feel. The latest tragedy—the kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State—has reopened old wounds. From Chibok to Dapchi, Jangebe to Niger, and now Maga, school abductions have become a recurring nightmare.
The killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Borno has also raised serious concerns. If a senior military officer can be killed by terrorists, ordinary citizens have even less protection and hope.
Falz Calls for Tinubu’s Resignation
In his public statement, Falz insisted that President Tinubu cannot continue to preside over a nation where innocent citizens and security officers die regularly. He reminded Nigerians that Tinubu once demanded the resignation of former leaders over insecurity. Falz believes that the same principle must apply now.
He noted that Nigerians are tired of excuses and empty promises. Parents live in fear. Communities are traumatized. Farmers avoid their farmlands. Falz’s message reflects the growing national frustration.
Tinubu’s 2014 Tweet Comes Back to Haunt Him
The resurfaced 2014 tweet has gone viral across social media. In that message, Tinubu criticized the handling of insecurity under a past administration and implied that leaders who cannot secure the country should step down. Now, Nigerians are asking:
- If insecurity was grounds for resignation then, why is it different now?
- Has the Tinubu government fulfilled its promise to end insecurity?
Kebbi Abduction: A Repeated Chapter in Nigeria’s Book of Pain
The abduction of 25 students in Kebbi is another devastating blow to education in Nigeria. Eyewitnesses say attackers stormed the school in large numbers, shooting sporadically before taking the girls.
The questions remain:
- Will they return safely?
- Will ransom be paid?
- Will another community be attacked tomorrow?
This cycle has continued for more than a decade, and it threatens to cripple the education system completely.
Killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba Raises Security Alarms
Brigadier General Uba was known for his courage in the fight against insurgency. His killing is a national embarrassment and sends a strong message that terrorists are gaining more boldness. Even high-ranking officials are no longer safe.
Security analysts warn that Nigeria is sliding into one of its darkest periods if urgent reforms are not implemented.
Why Nigerians Are Supporting Falz’s Stand
Many Nigerians see Falz as a voice for the voiceless. Families lose loved ones regularly. Businesses collapse due to insecurity. Transporters fear highways controlled by bandits. Farmers abandon farmlands. Communities are displaced.
Falz’s statement echoes the frustration of millions who feel they cannot speak out.
Government’s Silence and the Demand for Accountability
The Presidency has not issued a direct response to Falz’s call. However, Nigerians want answers:
- What steps are being taken to rescue the abducted students?
- Why are attacks getting worse despite heavy military presence?
- Is Tinubu reviewing the national security strategy?
- Are security chiefs being held responsible for failures?
A Nation at a Crossroads: Resign or Reform?
Nigeria cannot continue like this. President Tinubu must either deliver immediate reforms or accept the call for responsibility.
Reforms must include:
- Improved intelligence gathering
- Deployment of elite tactical units
- Better coordination among security agencies
- Investment in modern surveillance technology
- Fixing corruption in the security sector
- Securing national borders
- Addressing the roots of terrorism and banditry
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Conclusion
Falz’s call for President Tinubu’s resignation is not an attack—it is a cry for help. A nation where students are abducted and military Generals are killed cannot pretend that everything is normal.
Nigeria needs strong leadership, urgent reforms, and immediate solutions. Falz has simply voiced the pain of millions who want a safe and peaceful country.
