Comedian Lasisi Elenu has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, citing worsening insecurity across Nigeria. In a viral online statement, Elenu declared, "Tinubu and his government have failed Nigerians. It is sad that criminality has been allowed to thrive in Nigeria without any consequences." He expressed deep concern over the persistence of violence, kidnapping, banditry, and insurgency despite advances in technology and governance expectations in 2026. Elenu questioned the lack of decisive government response, asking, "Make it make sense to me," as he highlighted the disconnect between national progress and the deteriorating safety of citizens.
His comments come amid growing public frustration over security failures, including a recent attack in Jos, Plateau State, where reports indicate around 40 people were killed by armed assailants. Nigerian skit maker Mr Macaroni, real name Debo Adedayo, also reacted strongly, condemning the government's silence on the massacre. In multiple posts and a video shared on X, he accused the administration of negligence and described it as ineffective. Mr Macaroni stressed that no official statement had been issued by the president following the incident, further fueling public discontent. Both entertainers used their platforms to demand accountability, reflecting a broader national sentiment shared by many Nigerians online.
Lasisi Elenu isn't just cracking jokes—he's channeling the anger of everyday Nigerians who expected better by 2026. When comedians start delivering hard political truths, it's because the pulse of the nation has shifted. In Nollywood, the hero eventually confronts the villain—and right now, the villain isn't fiction.
