By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Nigerian rapper Vector has voiced the frustrations of many regarding the treatment of 67 minors who were recently charged after participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests.
Following a grueling 93-day detention period, these young protesters were finally brought to court, appearing malnourished, with some visibly weakened and even slumping to the floor in viral videos.
Each minor now faces a #10 million bail charge — an astronomical amount that effectively penalizes these young voices for exercising their right to protest.
Reacting in his sharp, lyrical style, Vector captured the sentiment of many in his succinct but stinging remark, “The leaders of tomorrow ba?” His pointed words struck a nerve, igniting conversations across social media.
Fans flooded the comment sections, with one user lamenting that the “elders” are not setting up these children for success but instead parading them in court.
Others condemned the judicial system, viewing the unaffordable bail as a calculated move to silence young voices. Using his platform, Vector criticized both the government’s approach and the motivations of those in power.
His message hinted at a need for deeper change in society’s values: “Make people continue to dey rate wetin dey right based on money… give it more time; more eyes go peel soon enough.” His words reflect the irony of youth being repeatedly labeled as “the future” while facing punitive measures when speaking out for a better one.
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The case has sparked fresh debates about justice, youth rights, and the harsh response to citizens demanding change. For many, the charges and high bail demands reveal a leadership disconnected from those it claims to serve.
Vector’s words, along with the outrage of his fans, signal a mounting desire for transparency and a government that genuinely supports the next generation.
Vector, known for his piercing social commentary in songs such as Angeli, King Kong, Lafiaji, Alaye Jor Jor, and Judas the Rat, continues to use his art and influence to advocate for change in Nigeria. His words, as well as his music, have made him a resonant voice in the movement for accountability and justice.
