Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has once again launched a scathing critique of the administration of President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns over the government’s handling of insecurity.
Speaking during a recent performance in Edo State, the outspoken artiste criticised the President’s response to recent violence in Jos, alleging that Mr Tinubu failed to adequately engage with affected communities during a visit to victims.
Abdulkareem also took aim at Seyi Tinubu, who had previously described his father as the “best president ever”. The rapper argued that such a judgement should be left to Nigerians, rather than members of the President’s family.
In strongly worded remarks, Abdulkareem described the current administration in highly critical terms, expressing dissatisfaction with its performance and urging citizens to speak out on national issues.
This is not the first time the musician has publicly challenged political and religious figures. In 2024, he released a track titled “Emilokan”, in which he criticised Enoch Adeboye, founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, calling on him to adopt a more critical stance towards the government, similar to his approach during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan.
In April 2025, Abdulkareem released another song, “Tell Your Papa”, addressing Seyi Tinubu directly and urging him to convey the hardships faced by Nigerians to his father. The track was subsequently banned by the National Broadcasting Commission for allegedly breaching provisions of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code.
The rapper has a long history of political commentary through music. His 2004 hit “Jaga Jaga” was banned from radio airplay under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, although it later gained widespread popularity as an underground anthem
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