Nigerians are dying, yet we are celebrating?” — Protest erupts over insecurity and Ojude Oba festival
Anger is rising online after a viral protest clip showed a young woman blasting government over worsening insecurity and bandit attacks across parts of Nigeria.
She questioned how communities are still being attacked and people killed, while leaders appear silent and “life goes on” in government spaces.
Her strongest criticism was directed at the recent Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, where she questioned why high-profile celebrations are still happening while many Nigerians are mourning victims of violence and insecurity.
According to her, it feels like citizens are being ignored while leaders and elites continue public celebrations “as if nothing is happening.”
The video has triggered heated debate online
How many more lives must be lost before it becomes a national emergency?
As insecurity continues to dominate headlines, many Nigerians are demanding urgent action, not silence, not politics, and not distractions.
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Anger is rising online after a viral protest clip showed a young woman blasting government over worsening insecurity and bandit attacks across parts of Nigeria. She questioned how communities are still being attacked and people killed, while leaders appear silent and “life goes on” in government spaces. Her strongest criticism was directed at the recent Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, where she questioned why high-profile celebrations are still happening while many Nigerians are mourning victims of violence and insecurity. According to her, it feels like citizens are being ignored while leaders and elites continue public celebrations “as if nothing is happening.” The video has triggered heated debate online
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