Nollywood actor Muyiwa Ademola has written a note to the Nigerian government.
Sharing a heartbroken and candlelight photo on his Instagram page, he said Nigerians are grieving at this moment, as he called on the government to help us.
He said that all Nigerians want is adequate protection for their lives. He added that it should have been the least of their priorities, but now it has become their major priority.
“We are grieving at this moment!
Please help us!
Nigerian government, all we ask for at this juncture is adequate protection for our lives!
It should be the least on our priorities, but now it is our major priority”.
Adeniyi Johnson had voiced his frustration over the growing insecurity, questioning why many Nigerians now live in fear. The actor pondered how the country arrived at its current state, noting that Nigerians were promised peace of mind but now struggle with fear and uncertainty. Calling on the government to do the needful, he questioned whether bandits have become more knowledgeable than the country’s military forces.
Funke Akindele, while expressing heartbreak, urged the government to do more to protect the children and secure schools. She stressed that no family deserves to live in fear and sent her thoughts and prayers to the affected families.
Lateef Adedimeji called on the government to address the ongoing crises in the country. He noted that the election is around the corner and that they’re making promises again. He further noted how innocent children are in the loins of daredevils, yet it’s business as usual for them.
Kunle Remi noted that despite the happenings in the country, election campaigns and preparations continue, and bloggers are posting as if everything is normal. Kunle prayed that we may never become so used to tragedy that we stop feeling it.
Ruth Kadiri, wrote a letter to President Tinubu, urging him to either do something about the alarming rate of death in the country or give people the go-ahead to protect their lives and properties. Kadiri noted how there is too much death in the country and how being a Nigerian isn’t safe anymore.
Actress Lala Akindoju, had spoken on the alarming rate of killings and kidnapping in Nigeria. She questioned who is speaking for those who can’t sleep and are in anguish, and noted how the office of the Nigerian citizens is very weak.
