Falz says Tinubu government hasn't earned right to return

In an interview broadcast on Tuesday, July -, 2026, prominent Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, known as Falz, delivered a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu's administration, stating it has not earned the right to return to office in the 2027 general elections. He also clarified that he never publicly endorsed any candidate, including Peter Obi, during the 2023 presidential election, emphasizing his role has solely been to encourage civic participation.

Falz argued that the current government has failed to deliver tangible improvements for ordinary Nigerians. He cited persistent inflation, a rising cost of living, poverty, and insecurity as evidence that citizens are not feeling the impact of promised reforms. "They might say all those things, but we can't actually see. We can't feel it," he said during the interview. He specifically highlighted the security situation, stating many Nigerians do not feel safe to travel freely within the country.

The artist further contended that the administration has fallen short of its own benchmarks, referencing a pre-election pledge by Tinubu regarding uninterrupted power supply. "The president, by himself, before coming into...