“‘I No Know Who Be President Again!’ Soldier’s Viral Meltdown Leaves Nigerians in Shock”

By Passman Akpos

A Nigerian soldier has shaken the nation after releasing a fiery, emotionally charged video lamenting what he describes as deep-rooted rot within Nigeria’s security architecture. His outburst — raw, unfiltered, and delivered in full uniform — has ignited widespread debate, fear, and frustration among citizens already grappling with escalating insecurity.

In the viral clip, the visibly distressed soldier declared that something “fishy” is happening at the highest levels of leadership, questioning the priorities of those in power.

> “Something fishy is going down deeply wey we no know. Make them let us know. If na to drop the kala for them go back go pick up cutless defend our family… Them just dey kee person dey kee person… Na stone we be abi na firewood? I cannot save the nation anymore. I no even know whether we get president again.”

The soldier, whose identity remains undisclosed for safety reasons, accused political leaders of sending ordinary Nigerians into danger while shielding their own children:

> “Make Una carry Una children come put for this work make them do, no be our own life Una go de use dey count money.”

His message — a mix of despair, anger, and resignation — reflects the deep morale crisis within the ranks of those expected to defend the country.

Nigerians React: ‘If a Gallant Soldier Fit Talk Like This, E Don Red’

The video has triggered a flood of reactions online, with many Nigerians interpreting the soldier’s outcry as evidence that the security situation has reached a breaking point.

One user wrote:

> “Before a gallant soldier with full uniform go talk like this, e don red finally.”

Another mocked the government’s typical response:

> “Small time presidency go say na AI generate am.”

Many sympathized deeply, pointing out that soldiers are human beings with families:

> “Abeg talk your church mind. Soldiers get families too, dem no be sacrificial lamb.”

Several commenters urged the soldier to leave the military before it’s too late:

> “He better pull out o. Make your parents enjoy you.”

Others warned that the truth he spoke could put him in danger:

> “God protect this soldier and his family… here truth get consequences.”

Fear, Frustration, and the Dark Humor of Survival

The reactions also reveal a people struggling to cope — often with grim humor:

> “This country eh, you go first think say na knock-out until you hear ‘Allahu Akbar.’”

> “Even vigilante I no go try again. If you like make me general, I go still choose club hypeman work.”

A mother shared how her son abandoned plans to join the military:

> “After SS3, he just talk say who wan die for army? Thank God he changed his mind.”

Others simply thanked God they never made it into the armed forces at all.

A Nation at the Edge

The soldier’s outburst comes at a time when insecurity — from banditry to insurgency — continues to claim lives across the country. But never before has a uniformed officer publicly declared such loss of faith in the system.

His final words have left many Nigerians unsettled:

> “Everybody go reach stage wey him go fight for himself.”

A Dangerous Signal to the Nation

Analysts warn that when soldiers — the last line of defense — begin to openly express fear, hopelessness, and readiness to abandon duty, the nation must pay attention.

For now, the soldier’s whereabouts and safety are unknown. But the message he sent continues to echo loudly across Nigeria:

A system meant to protect its protectors may be on the verge of collapse — and the people can feel it.