- He specifically referenced the Senate’s rejection of a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory.
- Falz argued that such measures fall short, noting that there has been no public information about arrests
- He expressed frustration over what he described as a familiar pattern of official reactions
Nigerian rapper and social commentator, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has faulted the Federal Government’s response to the recent deadly attack in Kwara State, accusing leaders of prioritising politics over the safety of citizens.
In a video posted on his Instagram page on Sunday, Eko Hot Blog gathered that Falz lamented that while violent attacks continue to claim lives across the country, political actors are already shifting attention to the 2027 general elections.
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He expressed frustration over what he described as a familiar pattern of official reactions, where tragic incidents are followed mainly by condolence statements without clear evidence of justice or accountability.
Falz’s remarks followed the attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, which occurred on February 3, 2026. The Red Cross reported that at least 162 people lost their lives during the assault.
According to reports, the attackers went through the villages targeting residents after the communities resisted pressure to submit to an imposed form of Sharia law. The assailants are suspected to have links to extremist groups, including Boko Haram or the Islamic State-aligned Lakurawa faction.
The incident sparked widespread outrage nationwide, prompting President Bola Tinubu to condemn the killings and announce the deployment of an army battalion to the state under Operation Savannah Shield.
Despite this, Falz argued that such measures fall short, noting that there has been no public information about arrests or prosecutions connected to the attack.
He also criticised political parties for intensifying preparations for the 2027 elections while affected communities are still grieving, pointing out that campaign activities are being organised well ahead of the legally approved timeline.
Beyond government and party politics, Falz took aim at some religious leaders, accusing them of staying silent on critical national issues. He specifically referenced the Senate’s rejection of a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory.
According to him, allowing politicians to use religious platforms without addressing governance failures contributes to the cycle of poor leadership.
Falz concluded by warning that relying solely on prayers, without demanding accountability and concrete action, has done little to address Nigeria’s deepening security challenges.
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