Nigerian rapper and activist Falz has strongly criticised the Federal Government over its handling of the deadly attack in Kwara State, accusing political leaders of prioritising 2027 election plans while Nigerians continue to die.
In a video posted on his Instagram page on Sunday, Falz expressed outrage over what he described as the government’s inadequate response to the mass killing in Woro and Nuku villages in Kaiama Local Government Area. According to the Red Cross, at least 162 people were killed during the February 3, 2026 attack.
The rapper questioned why political parties and government actors were already setting up campaign structures for the 2027 elections despite persistent insecurity across the country.
“I thought nearly 200 people were killed in Kwara. The President came out and released a statement, a normal statement, saying he was saddened. Who has been arrested? Who has been prosecuted for this? Nobody. Nothing. We just move on,” Falz said.
Gunmen reportedly went from house to house during the attack, killing residents after the communities refused to accept demands to adopt a particular interpretation of Sharia law. Many victims were said to have been tied up before being shot. The assailants are believed to be linked to Boko Haram or the Islamic State–aligned Lakurawa group.
Following the attack, Bola Tinubu ordered the deployment of an army battalion to the area under Operation Savannah Shield and condemned the killings. Falz, however, argued that official statements and troop deployments were not enough without visible arrests or prosecutions.
He also criticised political parties for appointing regional coordinators and building campaign structures far ahead of the legally permitted campaign period.
“People are being killed every day, but what is the government doing? They are setting up structures for 2027 elections,” he said.
Beyond government officials, Falz took aim at religious leaders, accusing some of remaining silent on critical national issues while allowing politicians to campaign in religious spaces.
He referenced the Senate’s recent rejection of a proposal to mandate real-time electronic transmission of election results, arguing that silence from influential religious figures enables electoral malpractice and poor governance.
“Your papa will not tell you that the Senate is refusing to amend the Electoral Act to allow real-time transmission of election results because they know it will stop them from rigging,” he said.
Falz added that relying solely on prayer without concrete action has failed to address Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, calling for accountability, justice, and structural reform rather than rhetoric.
As of the time of reporting, there has been no official response from the Federal Government to Falz’s comments.
