Media personality Tunde Perry has criticized the Nigerian government over what he described as its failure to respond urgently to the k!dn@pping of teachers and school children allegedly held in a forest, while citizens continue to observe the ongoing Ileya celebrations.
In a statement circulating online, Perry accused authorities of negligence and insensitivity, stressing that the victims remain in captivity while officials appear focused on public festivities.
He said the situation reflects a deeper governance failure and raised concerns about the safety of citizens in vulnerable communities.
Social media users reacted sharply to his comments, with many expressing frustration over the country’s security challenges and leadership response.
Reacting to the issue, @beautifulTosin wrote:
“We don’t have good government, it’s the heartless ones that are in power now”
Another user, @obuakus, stated:
“I don’t need to watch this video cos I know he didn’t mention tinubu name….until dey start mentioning his name then we have a real fight”
@Abayomi_120 dismissed the criticism, writing:
“No mind this Egbon joor.
Him don chop dodo him no fit speak ododo again.”
@blissful_blisss questioned the timing of public outrage:
“Suddenly everyone is calling out the government. What have they been doing all this while?”
@saintxylr added:
“Why’s he the only celebrity calling out the government? Let me guess! They don’t fund him”
@Eromani_OES also commented:
“I hear say lege Miami don blind him no Dey see wetin Dey happen for the country .. best friend to seyi Tinubu and him no fit tell am the truth”
@KhalidTosin described the situation as distressing, saying:
“This is heartbreaking and completely unacceptable.Our leaders have failed us again.”
Meanwhile, @James_123126 criticized the activist, writing:
“I know why this fuuul has a voice. Cause nah for West en happen. If nah SS, SE or North wey en happen, werey no go even open mouth talk”