Eedris Abdulkareem Launches Fiery Critique of President Tinubu's Jos Attack Response
Veteran Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has unleashed a blistering verbal assault on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, condemning his administration's handling of the recent deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State. The musician, known for his politically charged lyrics, described Tinubu as the worst president in Nigeria's history during a public event in Edo State.
Condemning Presidential Response to Jos Tragedy
The controversy stems from a violent incident on March 29, when armed assailants stormed a community in Jos, resulting in the tragic deaths of more than 27 individuals. President Tinubu subsequently visited Plateau State but addressed victims exclusively at the airport, citing time constraints and electricity concerns that would affect his departure.
Abdulkareem expressed profound frustration with this approach, accusing the president of demonstrating empty empathy and failing to personally console grieving families within the affected community. The Commander-in-Chief, with all security resources at his disposal, visited Jos but couldn't enter town to console victims of terrorism that his government has arranged for us, the rapper declared during his impassioned speech.
Targeting Presidential Family and Party Supporters
The activist's criticism extended beyond the president to include his son, Seyi Tinubu, who had previously publicly praised his father's leadership on national television. Abdulkareem directly challenged these assertions, stating that if your father were truly the best president, it wouldn't be you telling us—it would be the citizens themselves.
He delivered a stark message for Seyi to relay to his father: The country is experiencing extreme hardship, and people are dying under this administration. The rapper emphasized that this marks the first time Nigeria has witnessed such widespread desperation, traditionally associated with Western nations.
Abdulkareem also turned his attention to supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress party, issuing a stern warning to those benefiting from the current system while remaining silent about national suffering. If you're enjoying privileges under the APC government but refuse to speak out against injustice, may Nigeria's current reality become your own experience, he cautioned, suggesting that consequences inevitably follow unethical actions.
Public Reaction and Broader Context
The rapper's comments have generated significant discussion across social media platforms, with many Nigerians expressing support for his willingness to confront political leadership directly. Some commentators praised his courage in using his platform to address governance issues, while others questioned the effectiveness of such public criticism.
This incident follows previous controversies involving Abdulkareem's social media presence, including the suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts after he released Open Letter to Donald Trump in November 2025. That song addressed similar themes of corruption, insecurity, and leadership failures in Nigeria, continuing the artist's longstanding tradition of political commentary through music.
The Jos attack and subsequent political responses highlight ongoing security challenges in Nigeria's Middle Belt region, where communal violence continues to claim lives despite government assurances of improved protection. Abdulkareem's outburst reflects growing public frustration with perceived governmental inadequacies in addressing both security crises and economic difficulties affecting ordinary citizens.
