- Activist Deji Adeyanju has announced that he will no longer participate in street protests, citing betrayal from Nigerians and safety concerns.
- He said many people only support protests online but abandon activists on the streets, leaving them to face violence and criticism.
- Adeyanju stated that he would instead provide financial or legal support to those arrested or injured during demonstrations.
Human rights activist and political commentator, Deji Adeyanju, has declared that he will no longer participate in physical protests, citing betrayal by Nigerians and concerns for his safety.
In a statement shared via his verified social media page, Adeyanju wrote:
“Any protest that one million people are not coming out, I will not join. Nigerians will deceive you online with retweets and leave you alone with bullets on the street. They will then turn around to mock you and say you were only chasing clout or you are even working for the government you oppose. The era of putting my life in danger is over.”
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He added that while he will no longer join street demonstrations, he will continue to support activists and protesters in other ways.
“I wish Sowore and others well. The only thing I can offer those arrested or wounded in any protest is financial support or legal services,” he stated.
Adeyanju’s statement has sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians debating the risks and realities of activism in the country.
