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A Nigerian individual has voiced his concerns over what he perceives as performative activism on social media platforms, specifically pointing out the trend of sharing posts about security issues and kidnappings on private WhatsApp statuses.
In a video making rounds on the internet, he contends that many people show outrage online but fail to take tangible actions that could influence governance or shape public policy.
He challenges the impact of continuously reposting content related to kidnappings on WhatsApp, arguing that these posts typically reach only a personal circle rather than policymakers or a broader audience.
He calls on Nigerians to prioritize securing their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and to motivate others to do the same, emphasizing a more proactive approach to change.
Instead, he urged Nigerians to focus on obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and encouraging others to do the same.
According to him, active participation in the electoral process is a more meaningful way to drive change and hold leaders accountable than simply sharing posts about national issues.
The man said …
“Most of you all are so used to performance. Tell me why you are posting about kidnap on your WhatsApp status. Who is seeing that rubbish? Do you have any politician on your WhatsApp status? You left what you’re supposed to be doing and be posting rubbish.
My friend post about PVC. You sef go and get your PVC and sensitive others to go and get their PVC and keep resharing. It’s not posting about kidnapping and saying keep resharing. Who is seeing it?
Instead of you to post it on Instagram where people can actually see these kinds of thing but you’d be posting ny@sh and rubb!sh, then now come to WhatsApp that is private and be posting about k!dn@pping.
Don’t worry until it gets to you, you’ll see performance. People will pretend to care when they don’t actually care. Do what’s necessary, get your PVC and always tell people to get their PVC cause that’s what your contacts need.”
Watch video below …