Falz Questions Government and Religious Leaders Over Kwara Massacre Response
Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz the Bahd Guy, has launched a scathing critique against both the Federal Government and religious leaders following the brutal massacre in Kwara State that claimed at least 162 lives on February 3, 2026. The award-winning artist expressed deep frustration over what he perceives as inadequate responses to the ongoing security crisis while political campaigns for the 2027 elections are already gaining momentum.
Political Priorities Questioned Amid Security Crisis
In a powerful video shared on his Instagram page on February 8, 2026, Falz questioned why government officials and political parties are actively establishing campaign structures for the 2027 elections while citizens continue to face deadly terrorist attacks across the country. He specifically highlighted the lack of arrests or prosecutions following the Kwara massacre, where gunmen suspected to be Islamic extremists stormed the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kaiama Local Government Area.
The rapper expressed bewilderment at political leaders who appear more concerned with securing power than protecting the lives of the citizens who voted them into office. Despite President Bola Tinubu describing the killings as cowardly and announcing the deployment of an army battalion under Operation Savannah Shield, Falz argued that such measures remain insufficient without concrete action to bring perpetrators to justice.
Religious Leaders Criticized for Political Complicity
Falz also directed criticism toward religious leaders for what he sees as their complicity in the political system. He called out religious figures for allowing politicians to campaign from church pulpits and for failing to inform their congregations about critical legislative issues. He specifically mentioned the Senate's refusal to adopt electoral reforms that would allow real-time transmission of election results, noting that religious leaders often urge their followers to rely solely on prayer rather than addressing systemic problems.
The artist lamented the cycle where political leaders continue campaigning in religious spaces while religious figures encourage passive waiting for divine intervention. "Your religious leader, Daddy G. O., Papa he'll tell you to sit down there and pray that God will come and save you," Falz stated in his video, expressing frustration with what he perceives as misplaced priorities.
Public Reaction to Falz's Statements
Netizens have responded with mixed reactions to Falz's video commentary:
- Some users questioned why criticism focused primarily on churches when similar political campaigning occurs in mosques
- Others suggested that religious leaders might benefit from systemic dysfunction that keeps congregations dependent
- Several commenters praised religious figures who do address political issues from their pulpits
- Many expressed appreciation for Falz using his platform to speak truth to power
- Some called for collective action beyond criticism of religious and political leaders
Falz's criticism extends beyond the immediate response to the Kwara massacre. The artist has previously spoken out about other national issues, including Nigeria's persistent electricity problems, which he described as shameful in a 2025 interview where he noted that people still celebrate the restoration of power as if it were a rare occurrence.
The rapper's comments highlight growing public frustration with what many perceive as inadequate governmental response to security challenges and the early politicization of the 2027 election cycle while pressing national issues remain unresolved. His questions—"What's wrong with us? When are we going to wake up?"—resonate with many Nigerians concerned about the direction of national leadership and civic responsibility.
