Rapper Falz Slams Clergy Over Political Campaigns During National Insecurity Crisis!
Rapper Falz Slams Clergy Over Political Campaigns During National Insecurity Crisis!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan (Editor-in-Chief) | Sele Media Africa Journalist
Falz’s comments come amid widespread outrage over recent deadly attacks in Kwara State, where nearly 200 villagers were killed in coordinated assaults by armed extremists.
In a viral video circulating on social media, Falz rebuked clergy and other faith leaders for what he described as a troubling complicity in politics—allowing political operatives to address congregations while failing to condemn systemic failures in governance and security. Falz lamented that many religious figures are more focused on prayer and spiritual consolation than on advocating for accountability or meaningful reforms.
“They’ve announced coordinators for the East, for the West, for the South. These same people will still go to churches, and your daddy G.O. will allow them on the pulpit to campaign… Papa will just tell you to sit down, wait, and pray for a spiritual solution,” Falz said in the footage.
Falz drew public ire toward the political climate unfolding alongside this violence, stressing that almost 200 people were killed in Kwara State earlier this month, yet tangible government action has been minimal. “Who has been arrested? Who has been prosecuted for this? Nobody. Nothing. We just move on,” he said, highlighting the perceived disconnect between political posturing and real security outcomes.
Kwara Violence Highlights National Insecurity Crisis
The criticism is set against the backdrop of one of the deadliest recent attacks in Nigeria. In early February, gunmen believed to be extremists struck the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara State, killing scores of residents, burning homes, and abducting civilians. Survivors described a harrowing 10-hour assault that left the death toll nearing 200, with many victims still unaccounted for.
In response to the massacre, the federal government deployed troops to the affected areas to curb further violence and protect vulnerable communities. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned the atrocities, calling them “cowardly and barbaric” and promising increased military engagement, though public frustration remains high.
Religious Leaders Under Scrutiny
Falz’s censure adds to national debates over the role of religious institutions in politics. Activists argue that many clergy have been reluctant to challenge political elites or address structural issues such as electoral reform, even as Nigeria grapples with insecurity that cuts across ethnic, religious, and regional lines.
Civil society groups and some faith leaders have previously condemned attacks on worshippers—such as the November 2025 assault on a Christ Apostolic Church parish in Eruku, Kwara State—but Falz’s remarks suggest a growing divide between moral authority and political activism.
As Nigeria looks toward future elections, public discourse continues to question how religious influence, political campaigning, and national security intersect, with voices like Falz urging a shift from spiritual passivity toward civic engagement and accountability.
Citations
1.Tribune Online
https://tribuneonlineng.com/video-nigerian-pastors-allowing-evil-politicians-to-use-pulpits-for-campaigns-falz/
2.Naijanews
https://www.naijanews.com/2026/02/08/no-one-has-been-arrested-persecuted-falz-blasts-govt-over-kwara-killings/
3.PUNCH Online
https://punchng.com/video-falz-slams-govt-over-kwara-massacre-cites-misplaced-priorities/
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