Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has spoken out over the abduction of Oyo children.
On his Twitter page, he said before going to bed, one should remember that many families celebrated Children’s Day in pain, because their children are held up by kidnappers in places no one knows.
Lateef said that, as a father, he knows what this means and questioned the authorities on their promises. He admonished them to get the kids back home and prove their humanity.
“Before you sleep tonight, remember many families celebrated Children’s Day in pain, because their children are held up by kidnappers in places no one knows.
This is our reality. As a father, I know what this means. I’m asking our authorities, is this what you promised us? Are you able to celebrate Children’s Day with some of the children in pain? I’m just asking ni o.
You know what to do. Do it and get the kids back home. It’s the only honourable thing to do. Prove you have humanity in you. Do it. Do it now!”
As the world celebrated Children’s Day yesterday, May 27th, many grieved the abduction of 46 children in Oyo State.
Many celebrities took to their Instagram page to share an unhappy children’s day message, as they expressed heartbreak over the abduction. The likes of Ruth Kadiri, Paul Okoye, Sotayo Gaga, Patience Ozokwo, Kehinde Bankole, Biola Bayo, Toke Makinwa, Mercy Eke and more grieved over them.
Kunle Remi noted that despite the happenings in the country, election campaigns and preparations continue, and bloggers are posting as if everything is normal. Kunle prayed that we may never become so used to tragedy that we stop feeling it.
While reacting to the video of a teacher being slaughtered, Toyin Abraham expressed sadness at the news as she questioned what the state government was doing to prevent future occurrences.
Also, reacting to the death of the teacher, Bobrisky lamented over how Nigerians are more focused on Chike and Frank Edoho’s story. He noted that Nigeria is in trouble, especially for those living in Lagos, and urged them to leave the country for good without looking back.
Ruth Kadiri, wrote a letter to President Tinubu, urging him to either do something about the alarming rate of death in the country or give people the go-ahead to protect their lives and properties. Kadiri noted how there is too much death in the country and how being a Nigerian isn’t safe anymore.
Yvonne Jegede expressed sadness over the news, noting how only a certain group of people are complaining when everyone should. Describing the recent events as inhumane, she expressed concern that people aren’t standing up to it.
Actress Lala Akindoju, had spoken on the alarming rate of killings and kidnapping in Nigeria. She questioned who is speaking for those who can’t sleep and are in anguish, and noted how the office of the Nigerian citizens is very weak.
