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Nigerian actor and comedian Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has criticised the worsening state of insecurity, poverty and corruption in the country, six years after the EndSARS protests that shook Nigeria in October 2020.
The entertainer expressed his concerns on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in a post on X while remembering those who lost their lives during demonstrations against police brutality and extrajudicial killings.
Mr Macaroni lamented that many of the challenges that prompted young Nigerians to take to the streets remained unresolved, adding that divisions among citizens had further weakened the country's ability to address its problems.
He identified insecurity, hunger, inadequate healthcare, poverty and corruption as some of the major issues continuing to affect Nigerians.
The comedian also expressed disappointment over what he described as the growing disunity among citizens, arguing that greater cooperation was necessary to achieve meaningful progress.
He called on Nigerians to recognise their collective influence and become more conscious of their ability to shape the nation's political leadership and future.
According to him, citizens must stop allowing the interests of a few individuals to undermine the welfare and prosperity of the wider population.
The EndSARS protests began gaining momentum in October 2020 as young Nigerians demanded an end to police brutality and called for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, a police unit accused of abuses against citizens.
The demonstrations spread across several parts of the country, attracting international attention and generating widespread calls for police accountability and institutional reforms.
One of the most significant moments occurred on October 20, 2020, when security personnel opened fire on protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.
The incident became a defining moment in the movement and continues to feature prominently in discussions about human rights and government accountability in Nigeria.
Reports cited in connection with the incident listed nine people as confirmed dead, while four others were classified as missing and presumed dead.
Following the protests, the Federal Government announced the dissolution of SARS and promised reforms within the Nigeria Police Force.
However, civil society organisations and youth advocates have continued to demand greater accountability and lasting changes to policing and governance.
Mr Macaroni has remained a vocal commentator on national issues, frequently using his public platform to address matters affecting ordinary Nigerians.
His latest remarks have renewed attention on the concerns that inspired the EndSARS movement, particularly the demand for a country where citizens can enjoy security, dignity, justice and better living conditions.
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