In the wake of the series of heinous terrorist attacks ongoing across various parts of the most populated black nation, Nigeria, several notable celebrities have joined in clamouring for justice and demanding better security from the government.
Some celebrities, such as popular comic actor Imeh Bishop Umoh, who is better known as Okon of Lagos, Yvonne Jegede, among several others, have urged the Nigerian government to tighten security and take the necessary steps in protecting the well-being of Nigerians.
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Read what celebrities have to say below:
Okon of Lagos Urges Federal Government to Arrest Sheikh Gumi
Imeh Bishop Umoh has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling on him to prosecute Sheikh Gumi for terrorism.
Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, a northern Nigerian Islamic cleric, has been known to negotiate with terrorists in their hideouts and also to advocate for them.
Now, with increased banditry activities in the country, actor Imeh Bishop Umoh, better known as Okon Lagos, called for Gumi to be prosecuted for terrorism.
The actor wrote on Instagram: “Sheikh Gumi is a proven banditry apologist. It’s visible to the blind and audible to the deaf that there is a huge deficiency, if not a total lack of courage, to arrest, investigate and subsequently prosecute and convict Sheikh Gumi if found culpable for terrorism.
“According to El-Rufai, the only repentant terrorist is a de@d one, and I totally agree. Keel them all! Save Nigeria!!
“No responsible government negotiates with terrorists!!!”
He added, “Yes, there may be political pressures from sacred cows, but at this point, does it matter? Let sacred cows be touched. Let heads roll. That’s not too much ado for our roads and farmlands to be safe again, our communities livable, as well as our churches and sacred worship centres, safe like before
“Our country is near gone. Let’s save what’s remaining of these already existing ruins and restore her to glory. Mr President, Sir, I know you can. I hope you will.”
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Yvonne Jegede Cries for a Better Nigeria
Foremost Nigerian movie actress Yvonne Jegede has also joined the elongating list of celebrities demanding a better Nigeria and an immediate curb in the incessant killings in several parts of the country.
In an Instagram post, the movie actress was seen expressing fear, frustration and exhaustion over the recent violence in Nigeria.
In the clips, the actress is seen weeping as she reacts to the state of insecurity across the country.
One of her posts read:
“And that’s how the giant of Africa fell, and turned to an ant.”
She also questioned why leaders have remained silent despite the rising killings, pleading for urgent intervention.
In her words:
“Can the president even just step in to save face to ask them to at least stop the killing until his tenure is over? Is the economic and social suffering alone not enough to make you people have sympathy? Is there nobody out there with sympathy?
I am exhausted.
I am tired.”
The video she shared showed her crying as she spoke about the difficult situation in the country. In her caption, she wrote:
“My heart is shattered… We are all we have left, so we have to stand up for each other. #NigeriaIsBleeding”
