“Nigeria Needs Revolution, Not Activism” – Farotimi

National Organising Secretary of the Yoruba Socio-Cultural Organization, Afenifere, Dele Farotimi, has expressed deep skepticism about the effectiveness of activism in Nigeria.

Farotimi made the statement on Tuesday, during an interview with newsmen on Arise Television, emphasizing that the country is experiencing a systemic failure.

Farotimi insisted that only a peaceful revolution, rather than episodic activism, could transform Nigeria.

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He rejected being labeled a political activist, describing himself instead as a concerned Nigerian speaking out against the pains of “victimhood.”

He said, “However long you stood in front of a mango tree demanding oranges of the mango tree, you will still get only mangoes from that tree.

“For as long as any Nigerian… first, let me clear two things: I’m not a political activist.

“I’m just another Nigerian who speaks out about the pains of my Nigerian victimhood.”

He further elaborated on the limitations of activism, stating, “Whether that now comes across as a political activist or a human rights activist, you’ll find some name for it.

“ But let’s be clear, I am not, because that is no longer a lofty company in which one will seek to belong. Activism is not going to help Nigeria.

“Nigeria’s situation is not going to be helped because we decided to have episodic responses or reactions to a systemic failure.”

Farotimi cited the EndSARS movement as an example of activism’s limitations, adding, “Activism led to EndSars and became EndPoliceBrutality and EndBadGovernance.

“That tells you activism has failed in Nigeria, and we have to admit to that.”

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