Nigerian comedian and reality TV star DeeOne has challenged organisers of protests in the country to allow their own children and family members to participate instead of relying on the lives of other young Nigerians.

In a message shared on Thursday night, DeeOne accused some protest organisers of keeping their families safe, including sending their children abroad, while encouraging other people’s children to take to the streets.

He argued that Nigerians should be wary of individuals who use calls for change and dissatisfaction with the country’s situation to mobilise young people for protests without exposing their own families to the same risks.

“Anybody that calls for protest, let their family and friends be part of the protest. Enough of this brainwashing, ‘we are tired, we are tired’,” he said.

DeeOne further questioned why organisers would keep their relatives at home or overseas while asking other families to allow their children to participate in demonstrations.

“Protest wey you go keep your own family for house, keep your family abroad, con dey sacrifice the lives of young Nigerians,” he added.

Although he said he was not opposed to protests, DeeOne insisted that organisers should lead by example by having their own children join the demonstrations.

“Nigerians are now smarter than that nonsense. Put your children in front. Stop depending on people's children for protest. We are ready to protest, but let your children follow us. I am someone else's child; bring out your children too,” he said.

He concluded by urging young Nigerians to exercise caution and avoid being manipulated by people calling for protests.

“My people, shine your eyes oo, don't let them use you oo,” he added.

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