Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has launched a scathing critique against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing the federal government of showing a profound lack of empathy in its handling of Nigeria’s escalating insecurity crisis.
A ‘Lack of Humanity’ in Governance
In a passionate post shared on her official Instagram page, the prominent thespian expressed her dismay not just at the rising rate of violent crime, but at the government’s seemingly passive attitude toward tackling the menace. According to Jegede, the administration’s current approach demonstrates a clear absence of a ‘sense of humanity’ when dealing with the plight of everyday Nigerians.
Directly tagging President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, the actress urged the leadership to recognize that citizens deserve protection and respect. ‘Nigerians are not doormats nor people you just prey on,’ she wrote, voicing the collective exhaustion of a nation grappling with persistent security threats.
The Core Issue: A Lack of Accountability
While acknowledging that crime is a global phenomenon, Jegede pointed out a critical distinction that sets Nigeria apart: the systemic failure to rescue victims or bring perpetrators to justice. She noted that the most disheartening aspect for Nigerians is the grim realization that if they fall victim to crime, ‘no one will ever come looking for them.’
This lack of state responsiveness has fostered a deep sense of vulnerability among the populace, where citizens feel abandoned to their fate in times of crisis.
An Unbiased Crisis Affecting All Nigerians
Addressing the widespread nature of the security challenges, the actress emphasized that the ongoing atrocities do not discriminate. She highlighted that the threat is neither tribal, religious, nor class-based, affecting ordinary citizens across all walks of life. Jegede’s comments resonate with a growing chorus of public figures and security experts who continue to urge the federal government to take more decisive actions against bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists nationwide.