Mr Macaroni expressed his concerns in a post on X on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, while remembering Nigerians who lost their lives during the demonstrations in 2020.

He said the country was still grappling with serious social and economic problems, including inadequate healthcare, and lamented what he described as growing divisions among Nigerians at a time when unity was needed to address national challenges.

The actor also urged citizens to recognise their collective influence and resist allowing the interests of a few individuals to undermine the wellbeing and progress of the wider population.

His remarks came on the sixth anniversary of the demonstrations that swept across Nigeria in October 2020. The protests were driven largely by young people demanding an end to police brutality, particularly abuses associated with the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

What began as a campaign against police misconduct expanded into wider calls for accountability, justice, police reform and better governance. The Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos became a focal point of the movement, particularly following the events of October 20, 2020, when security forces opened fire on protesters. The incident remains a major part of Nigeria’s public debate about accountability and the treatment of demonstrators.

Although SARS was disbanded during the protests, demands for meaningful police reform and justice for victims have continued. The anniversary has therefore become an occasion for remembrance as well as renewed discussion about the issues that brought protesters onto the streets.

Mr Macaroni’s comments reflect concerns that some of the broader problems highlighted by the movement remain unresolved six years later.

Reporting by TalkNaija Media