Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, DeeOne, has ignited controversy after alleging that majority of protests in Nigeria are politically motivated.
Speaking on Vanguard’s podcast on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, DeeOne claimed that “about 90 per cent of protests in Nigeria are politically sponsored,” arguing that many demonstrations are influenced by powerful interests rather than purely driven by citizens’ grievances.
According to him, politicians often operate behind the scenes by funding or backing protest movements to push specific agendas or discredit their opponents.
He noted that this trend makes it difficult for Nigerians to clearly identify genuine protests from those orchestrated for political gain.
DeeOne said. “There’s always an agenda behind most of them.”
His comments have since triggered mixed reactions across social media, with some Nigerians supporting his claim.
But a social media user @NaijaCitizenX, disagreed, saying: “Saying 90% of protests are sponsored is wild. People are hungry, frustrated and tired. Not everything is politics.”
90% of protests in Nigeria sponsored by politicians – DeeOne
