Controversial musician Speed Darlington has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to implement urgent reforms within the Nigeria Police Force, highlighting the need for citizens’ rights to be safeguarded alongside economic progress.
In a video shared on Saturday, August 23, the singer appealed to the President to prioritize police reform, noting that effective leadership extends beyond improving the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
“Mr. President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy,” he said.
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Speed Darlington criticised the police for systemic human rights abuses, describing the force as inherently oppressive.
He added, “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it is as if they are not even doing their job. Please, before you leave office, speak to your Yoruba brother, the IGP.”
The singer also shared his personal encounter with law enforcement, revealing that he was detained for two months despite a court order mandating his release.
“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. The FID held me for 2 months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law allows only 28 days for investigation. They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he stated.
