Popular rapper and actor Falz has launched a scathing attack on the federal government, slamming its spending priorities amid rising insecurity while tearing into the ruling party’s famous campaign slogan “E Mi L’okan.”
In a fiery interview on Arise TV that has since gone viral, the outspoken entertainer questioned the logic behind the First Lady’s recent comments urging the younger generation to ease pressure on the government.
Falz did not hold back:
“What do you mean pressure on the government? Did anyone beg you to take up this role?”
He further dismissed suggestions that establishing more foundations could solve Nigeria’s deep-rooted problems.
“Is that the solution to our problems? More foundations? It’s absurd. It’s absurd,” he declared.
The rapper highlighted glaring contradictions in government expenditure, pointing at lavish acquisitions while citizens face severe security threats.
“If you look at what has been spent on acquiring new vehicles, acquiring jets, acquiring all these things, and look at what has actually gone on with insecurity and what we’re facing, what are your priorities?”
Falz reserved some of his strongest words for the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign slogan “E Mi L’okan,” which translates to “It is my turn.”
“In my entire life, I’ve never seen anything more absurd than the E Mi L’okan slogan. That means from day one that you set out on your political journey, this is the day that you have been waiting for. So how can you come and say pressure is much on you? Are you okay?”
His comments have ignited heated debates online, with supporters hailing him for speaking truth to power and critics accusing him of being out of touch or politically motivated. His statement to critics was:
“If you have a problem with me speaking on what’s going on in the country, you are the problem.”
The outburst comes at a time when Nigerians continue to grapple with economic hardship, banditry, kidnapping, and questions over leadership priorities, making Falz’s remarks resonate strongly with frustrated citizens.