Nollywood actor Zubby Michael has issued a powerful appeal to Nigerian youths, urging them not to be manipulated into violence during the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. In a viral video shared widely on social media, Michael highlighted the country’s deep-rooted challenges, including insecurity, poor infrastructure, corruption, and ineffective governance. He questioned why young people would be used as pawns in political battles, fighting for the interests of leaders who rarely put their own families in harm’s way.
Michael emphasized that the real enemies of the youth are not each other, but systemic issues like kidnapping, injustice, and bad leadership. He stressed that the current mood should be one of revolution against these problems, not violence among fellow Nigerians. “The war is not youth against youth. It’s youth against injustice. Youth against kidnapping. Youth against stealing. Youths against bad governance,” he stated passionately.
He challenged political figures who mobilize youths for violent acts, asking them to instead give their own children the guns they hand out. “Tell that person wey send you make him give him own pikin this gun na,” Michael said in his native pidgin, urging accountability and personal sacrifice from leaders. His words struck a chord with many Nigerians, especially the youth, who have long felt exploited during election cycles.
The actor called on young people to channel their energy into demanding better governance and holding leaders accountable. He urged them to use their voices to push for meaningful development rather than becoming tools of political machinations. Michael’s message resonates in a country where election-related violence has often left innocent lives lost and communities devastated.
His appeal comes at a time when concerns over electoral security and youth radicalization are growing. With the 2027 elections approaching, many fear that political actors may once again exploit the frustration of the youth for personal gain. Michael’s intervention adds a strong moral voice to the national conversation, reminding Nigerians that true change begins with unity and collective action.
As Nigeria prepares for another electoral season, Zubby Michael’s words serve as a timely reminder that the future of the nation lies in the hands of its youth — not as weapons, but as builders of a better tomorrow.
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