Nigerian media personality GehGeh has criticised the reaction of Nigerian youths to issues relating to insecurity and governance in the country.
The social commentator made the remarks in a statement shared on his official social media page, where he compared developments in Nigeria with events in South Africa.
GehGeh Speaks on Nigerian Youths
The focus keyphrase, GehGeh on Nigerian youths, has continued to trend online following his comments about political participation and national security.
According to GehGeh, young Nigerians have not shown enough willingness to challenge poor leadership and insecurity affecting the country.
He claimed that many citizens remain passive despite increasing concerns over governance and safety.
Comparison With South Africa
In the statement, GehGeh referenced recent developments in South Africa, saying citizens there appeared more united and organised in defending their interests.
“See how South African people came out to carry out a mission and their government supported them on the low,” he stated.
He also alleged that security agencies in South Africa appeared to support citizens more actively during public actions.
Concerns Over Nigerian Security Agencies
GehGeh criticised the priorities of Nigerian security agencies, alleging that attention was being diverted away from more serious national security concerns.
According to him, many young Nigerians are unwilling to confront political issues affecting the country.
“Our police are looking for yahoo boys and private Chef girls, and the youths are not even ready to stand up to take back their country from these evil politicians,” the statement added.
Reactions Trail GehGeh’s Comments
The statement has generated mixed reactions on social media platforms.
While some users agreed with GehGeh on Nigerian youths and political participation, others argued that citizens are already facing economic hardship and insecurity, making activism more difficult.
The conversation has also renewed debates around governance, youth engagement and national security in Nigeria.
