- Comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate DeeOne criticised people calling for protests over Nigeria’s situation.
- He challenged protest advocates to let their own children and relatives join demonstrations, accusing some of keeping their families safe, including those abroad, while urging young people to protest.
Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, DeeOne, has criticised individuals calling for protests over the country’s situation, challenging them to allow their own children and family members to participate in the demonstrations.
The comedian made his position known on Thursday night, questioning why some people encourage Nigerian youths to take to the streets while allegedly keeping their own children and relatives safe, including those living abroad.
DeeOne argued that young Nigerians have become more conscious and can no longer be easily influenced by individuals who may have personal interests behind their calls for protests.
He maintained that anyone genuinely concerned about the country’s condition should be willing to have their own family members participate in the demonstrations rather than relying on other people’s children to bear the risks.
In his words:
“Anybody that calls for protest, let their family and friends be part of the protest. Enough of this brainwashing ‘we are tired, we are tired’.
“If we’re tired, let your family be part of the protest. Protest wey you go keep your own family for house, keep your family abroad, con dey sacrifice the lives of young Nigerians.
“Nigerians are now smarter than that nonsense. Put your children in front. Stop depending on people’s children for protest. We are ready to protest, but let your children follow us. I am someone else’s child; bring out your children too. Let every family donate their children for the protest. My people, shine your eyes oo, don’t let them use you oo.”
DeeOne also urged Nigerians to be cautious and avoid allowing people claiming to be unhappy with the state of the nation to manipulate them for their own benefit.