Popular Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, widely known as Falz The Bahd Guy, participated in a protest march in Lagos on Democracy Day, June 12, 2026, to demand urgent action against escalating insecurity and economic hardship in the country.
The musician accompanied his father, renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), as citizens across Nigeria rallied under the banner of civil society organizations and labour unions. The nationwide demonstrations were organized to challenge the rising wave of killings and kidnappings that have left many Nigerians fearful and frustrated, particularly the recent abductions of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
In Lagos, Falz's presence energized the protest. He addressed the crowd with sharp criticism of government inaction, telling interviewers that students continue to face abductions while schools remain open. He described the situation as intolerable, stating: "Schools are still open every single day. Students are still being kidnapped. What is going on? This has to stop, and this must stop immediately."
Falz Condemns Corruption and Mismanagement
Falz went further, condemning corruption and mismanagement while listing states where kidnappings and killings have become routine. He cited incidents in Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Plateau, and Oyo, contrasting the slow response to ordinary victims with the swift release of relatives of a former minister in Oyo State.
"There's Zamfara, there's Kebbi, there's Katsina, there's Kaduna, there's Plateau, the most recent in Oyo, and up until now these kids still are not home yet. They haven't been able to reunite with their families. And on the flip side, in the same Oyo State, the former minister Adelabu's sister was kidnapped along with her twin children. Barely 72 hours later, they found a way to free them. They don't care about us. They don't care about ordinary people, but it must stop," he said.
Falz on the Next General Election
When asked about the ruling party's chances in the next general election, Falz said the mood of the people reflected dissatisfaction with the governance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. "I think I can't predict who's winning or who's not winning. I think from the general mood, I think we can see how people are feeling. I think we can see the discontent, dissatisfaction with the way that they've managed their affairs," he said.
The singer added that Nigerians would express their frustration at the ballot box. "I personally believe in the democratic system. I believe in the democratic process, and I'm ready on that day to exercise my franchise," he stated.
Protests Across Nigeria
The protests were not limited to Lagos. In Abuja, activist Omoyele Sowore led demonstrations, where he collapsed as police fired teargas at protesters. Actress and Abia State AAC governorship candidate Doris Ogala mobilized crowds in her state. Protesters chanted messages of resistance, declaring their resolve to push for change.
Falz Blasts Police Over Delta Shooting
In a previous report, Legit.ng disclosed that Falz criticized the police for shielding the identity of an officer accused of fatally shooting 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. The rapper expressed his strong disapproval on his Instagram story after the police released an official image of the suspect with his face covered. Falz stated that the covering was unnecessary because the public had already seen the officer's face in earlier videos of the incident.
