- Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels recently faced backlash after calling for peaceful demonstration on social media amid the “EndBadGovernance” protest.
- Her comments sparked outrage, with many accusing her of undermining the protest’s purpose and attempting to appease the government.
Talented actress Regina Daniels has faced a barrage of criticism from online users after she took to social media to advocate for peaceful protests.
This comes after the “EndBadGovernance” protest on August 1st, where citizens gathered to express their discontent with the state of the nation. The protest went south in some parts of the country with angry citizens looting government properties which subsequently resulted in government intervention.
However, in a video on IG, Regina Daniels shared her thoughts on the protest, urging demonstrators to maintain peace and order. However, her comments sparked a heated debate, with many netizens expressing their disapproval and disappointment in her stance.
Captioning the video, she wrote: “WE ALL PRAY FOR A BETTER NIGERIA 🙏”
Watch the clip below:
Regina Daniels’ comment section was flooded with negative reactions, as users lambasted her for what they perceived as an attempt to undermine the protest’s purpose. Many felt that her call for peaceful protests was an insincere attempt to appease the government, rather than genuinely supporting the people’s demands for change.
One @the_vikkis_hair wrote: “If country good .. you go marry your grandfather ??”
dr_alwaysrozy wrote: “See small pikin of yesterday dey advice elders cos of money 😢.”
stanleysmingo wrote: “You dey inside your house dey advise people, your head nor correct.”
ghost_series wrote: “Talk to your husband first. He’s part of the bad governance.”
percentage_im wrote: “Because u marry Rich man now, u don Dey give elders advice they call them poor masses, better focus on your Grandpa marriage 😒😒.”
munet.kay wrote: “This comments section will Mak Gina regret making dese vid 😂.”
kingzaram1 wrote: “Take the video down, you’re too young to advise your elders, if the country was good you wouldn’t marry your grandfather.”