Popular Nigerian actress and social activist, Kate Henshaw, has voiced her deep concern about the deteriorating state of affairs in Nigeria, particularly on a day meant to commemorate the nation’s democratic journey.
Appearing on Channels Television’s Democracy Day special, Henshaw lamented that despite 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, there is little to show for it in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. She emphasized that Nigeria’s democracy appears hollow, offering no tangible impact to the citizens it should serve.
The actress questioned the significance of celebrating democracy when it continuously fails to meet the people’s basic needs and expectations. According to Henshaw, democracy that is distant from the population and fails to uplift the nation is essentially pointless.
“There’s no middle class anymore. We can no longer deceive ourselves,” she said, noting that critical sectors of the economy are collapsing.
She described the current national situation as one where “everything around us is crumbling,” with citizens merely surviving under immense hardship.
Nonetheless, Henshaw encouraged Nigerians not to lose hope. She urged citizens to remain vocal and hold leaders accountable across all levels of government.
“We must not stay silent,” she asserted. “Justice, equity, and security must prevail—for the safety of lives and properties.”
Ending on a note of resilience, Henshaw expressed hope that the country will recover and become a better place for future generations to build upon.
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