Nigerian actor and social commentator Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has lamented the persistence of insecurity, hunger, poverty and corruption in Nigeria, six years after the #EndSARS protests.

The comedian expressed disappointment over the country’s continued struggles with poor healthcare, economic hardship and what he described as widespread corruption and impunity.

In a statement shared on social media, Mr Macaroni said Nigerians were still grappling with the same challenges years after citizens took to the streets to demand better governance.
“6 Years Later! We are still dealing with Insecurity, hunger, poverty, lack of proper health care and the highest level of corruption and impunity,” he wrote.

He also expressed concern over what he described as growing divisions among Nigerians, arguing that citizens should be more united in confronting the country’s challenges.
“The saddest part is that we are even more divided as a people at a time when we should be most united,” he added.
The activist expressed hope that Nigerians would eventually recognise their collective power and hold leaders accountable for the country’s direction.

“I hope one day we truly realise the power that we have as citizens and stop allowing a few selfish individuals destroy the success and prosperity of the majority of us,” he wrote, ending his statement with peace and love symbols.

Mr Macaroni has remained a prominent voice in conversations about governance, police accountability and citizens’ rights since the 2020 #EndSARS protests. The demonstrations began with demands for an end to police brutality, particularly abuses associated with the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

The movement later expanded to include broader concerns about unemployment, poverty, insecurity and governance. In the years since the protests, the comedian has continued to use his public platform to comment on national issues and challenge what he considers failures of leadership. He was also arrested during a protest at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos in February 2021.

His latest remarks echo concerns about the country’s continuing challenges, including insecurity and the effects of prolonged economic hardship on ordinary Nigerians.

The country has also faced rising hunger and poverty, placing additional pressure on households already struggling with the cost of living.

Mr Macaroni’s statement highlights the need for citizens to recognise their collective influence and remain united in demanding accountability and better governance.

As Nigeria continues to confront these challenges, his message centres on civic awareness, unity and the importance of citizens taking an active role in shaping the country’s future.