Content creator Izzy Curious has stirred reactions online after calling out respected Nigerian figures Pastor Enoch Adeboye and Wole Soyinka over their perceived silence on the current state of the country under President Bola Tinubu.
According to him, both men were more outspoken during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration but have remained silent despite worsening hardship.
“You see these two men, these so-called highly respected elders, Pastor Adeboye and Wole Soyinka. These men had voices so loud when things were not this bad during Goodluck Jonathan’s era.”
He claimed that their silence under the current administration is disappointing to many young Nigerians who once looked up to them as outspoken voices.
“Now they find it convenient to keep quiet when things are horribly bad under Tinubu’s regime. Because of what is entering their pockets.”
The internet is reacting. One person wrote: “People always become silent when their preferred candidate enters power.” Another said: “Wole Soyinka has always spoken when necessary. Stop dragging him unnecessarily.” 😤
Someone else added: “He is not lying. The silence is deafening.”
A different voice said: “Not everyone needs to comment on everything. Focus on the government, not the elders.”
“You See These 2 Men, These So-Called Highly Respected Elders, My Prayer For Our Generation Is That We Will Not Be To Our Children What These Men Are To Us Today. These Men Had Voices So Loud When Things Were Not This Bad During Goodluck Jonathan’s Era, But Now Find It Convenient… pic.twitter.com/0hpPtN6uM1
— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) May 20, 2026
