Falz Explodes Over Rising Insecurity, Demands President Tinubu’s Immediate Resignation in Fiery Social Media Outburst

Nigeria’s ongoing battle with insecurity has taken a dramatic new turn as award-winning rapper and activist Falz, known for his outspoken stance on governance, unleashed a powerful call for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign immediately. His statements, delivered in a series of blistering posts on X, sparked a massive wave of conversation nationwide, reigniting debates about leadership, responsibility, and the worsening state of security in the country.

Falz, whose real name is Folarin Falana, has long used his platform to speak against injustice and human rights abuses. But his latest outburst came with a level of anger and urgency that many Nigerians say reflects the exhaustion and despair felt across the nation. Fresh news of schoolchildren reportedly kidnapped in Kebbi State, coupled with multiple lives lost in an attack on a church in Kwara State, triggered the rapper to publicly confront the presidency with sharp, direct accusations of incompetence and insensitivity.

“How many more people have to be kidnapped and murdered in cold blood? How many more lives do you want to waste?” Falz wrote, tagging President Tinubu’s official handle. “How many more futures do you want to erase with your incompetence?” His posts immediately went viral, gathering thousands of reactions within minutes, with many Nigerians expressing agreement, frustration, or shock at the boldness of the message.

The rapper did not stop there. In another post, he accused the president of pretending to care about citizens’ lives in the past while consistently failing to protect them where it matters most. “You have consistently shown your unwillingness to protect the lives and property of our people despite pretending to care in the past. RESIGN NOW!” he wrote. For many, this was not just a celebrity rant—it was a cry that reflected the sentiments of countless Nigerians who wake up daily to news of killings, kidnappings, and mass displacement.

Falz took his criticism a step further by digging up an old 2014 tweet from Tinubu himself during the Jonathan administration, where Tinubu had similarly demanded the resignation of then-President Goodluck Jonathan in the wake of the Chibok girls’ abduction. “Why should any part of this country be under occupation?” the decade-old tweet from Tinubu read. “In any civilized country, Jonathan should resign.” By resurfacing this statement, Falz sought to highlight what he sees as the hypocrisy of the current administration—one that once demanded accountability but now appears incapable of upholding it.

In his commentary, Falz emphasized that the situation has become unbearable. He referred to Nigeria as a “war zone,” pointing to the persistent attacks, failed rescue missions, and continued kidnappings. The latest tragedy involving students in Kebbi and worshippers in Kwara has further intensified the public’s frustration with a government many feel has failed to prioritize security. “It’s ridiculous at this point,” he wrote. “We have an incompetent president and he must resign.”

The rapper’s posts quickly gained support from prominent voices like journalist Rufai Oseni, who has also been vocal about holding the government accountable. Oseni’s own post—“Find Kebbi girls, President Tinubu”—reignited memories of Tinubu’s 2014 message urging the government of the day to devote all its energy and resources to finding the Chibok girls. Falz reshared the post as a reminder of the standards the president once set for others but now seems unable to meet himself.

Reactions to Falz’s demand for resignation have been intense and divided. Many Nigerians praised him for using his voice fearlessly at a time when public criticism of political leaders often attracts backlash or intimidation. Supporters say Falz has once again proven himself a “voice of the people,” echoing frustrations that many feel but may be too afraid to express. Others argued that his statements were too extreme or politically motivated, suggesting that solving insecurity requires time and unified national effort rather than pushing for leadership change.

Regardless of where people stand, one thing is clear: Falz’s intervention has struck a nerve. Nigeria has been grappling with a relentless wave of violence, from bandit attacks in the North-West to insurgent activities in the North-East, to kidnapping syndicates operating almost without challenge across multiple states. Rural communities have become targets of raids, urban areas live under fear of abductions, and the inability of security forces to respond swiftly has further eroded public trust.

Critics of the government say the Tinubu administration has not shown the level of urgency required to confront the crisis. They point to repeated assurances with little measurable progress, slow responses to emergencies, and conflicting statements from security agencies as signs of deeper systemic issues. As insecurity continues to spread, many citizens feel abandoned, unprotected, and hopeless.

Falz’s call for resignation, though bold, reflects a growing wave of dissatisfaction. Over the past year, many Nigerians have voiced concerns over the government’s focus on political consolidation, foreign trips, and economic policies that have not alleviated hardship. For them, insecurity stands as the most fundamental failure—one that renders every other policy meaningless if lives cannot be guaranteed.

The presidency has yet to issue an official response to Falz’s outburst, but insiders say the administration is aware of the growing anger online. Whether the government chooses to engage, ignore, or counter the criticism remains to be seen. What is certain, however, is that security has once again taken center stage in national discourse, and public figures like Falz are amplifying the urgency.

As Nigerians continue to mourn deaths and pray for the safe return of abducted students, the country remains on edge. Falz’s powerful posts have added fuel to an already heated national conversation, forcing many to question how much longer the country can endure the current state of affairs. His message—angry, emotional, and unapologetically direct—captures the mood of a nation tired of bloodshed and desperate for real change.

In the end, whether his demand for resignation becomes a catalyst for governmental action or simply another moment of viral outrage, Falz has once again used his voice to demand accountability at a time when silence feels like complicity. And for many Nigerians facing the everyday threat of violence, his message is not just an opinion—it is a reflection of a collective breaking point.