DeeOne Challenges Protest Organisers Over Their Children

 Comedian DeeOne challenges protest organisers to involve their own children and relatives, warning against using young Nigerians for personal interests

Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, DeeOne, has challenged organisers of protests against the country’s situation to allow their own children and family members to participate in demonstrations rather than relying on other people’s children.

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The comedian made the remarks on Thursday night, accusing some individuals advocating protests of encouraging young Nigerians to risk their lives while keeping their own families safe, including those living abroad.

He said Nigerian youths had become more politically aware and should be cautious about individuals who might use public dissatisfaction to advance personal interests.

In a statement shared online, DeeOne called on protest organisers to demonstrate their commitment by involving their relatives in the demonstrations.

“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’,” he said.

He questioned why some people who called for demonstrations would keep their own families at home or overseas while encouraging other young Nigerians to take to the streets.

“Protest wey you go keep your own family for house, keep your family abroad, con dey sacrifice the lives of young Nigerians,” he added.

The comedian maintained that Nigerians should not allow themselves to become instruments in the hands of people pursuing undisclosed interests.

He further urged protest organisers to lead by example, insisting that those calling for demonstrations should be willing to expose their own families to the same risks they expect other citizens to face.

“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,” he said.

DeeOne ended his remarks with a warning to young Nigerians to remain alert and scrutinise the intentions of those mobilising them for demonstrations.

“My people, shine your eyes oo, don’t let them use you oo,” he said.

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His comments have added to the public debate over protest leadership, accountability and the responsibility of those who mobilise citizens to participate in demonstrations.