Bobrisky Slams Lawmakers Over Silence on Benue Killings: “They Called Meetings Over Me, But Not Over Murdered Citizens”

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has publicly criticized members of the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives for their silence on the recent deadly attacks in Yelewata, a community in Benue State.

In a strongly worded post shared on his Instagram page on Monday, June 16, 2025, Bobrisky condemned the lawmakers for failing to take urgent action or even convene a meeting over the killings allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen in the region.

Drawing a sharp contrast between their inaction and the speed with which the National Assembly addressed his legal controversy in 2024, Bobrisky accused them of misplaced priorities.

“Senator/House representative didn’t call urgent meeting over the killing happening in Benue… but they can call an urgent meeting when it comes to Bobrisky. Shame!!!! Shame!!!! Shame!!! What a shameful country,” he wrote.

The post refers to a widely publicised incident in 2024 when Bobrisky was sentenced for alleged abuse of the Naira, which sparked debates among lawmakers and led to discussions about prison privileges and celebrity treatment. His criticism highlights what he sees as hypocrisy in the government’s willingness to address personal matters involving public figures while ignoring more pressing national security concerns.

The Yelewata community in Benue State has recently been the site of renewed violence, with several residents reportedly killed and many displaced due to attacks linked to armed herdsmen. The silence from key government officials and lawmakers has drawn outrage from citizens and public figures alike.

Bobrisky’s outburst adds to the growing chorus of Nigerians demanding accountability, justice, and decisive action to end the bloodshed that continues to plague parts of the country, especially in states like Benue that have long struggled with communal and agrarian conflicts.

As public pressure mounts, it remains to be seen whether the National Assembly will break its silence and respond to the escalating crisis that has once again left communities grieving and justice hanging in the balance.