Aisha Yesufu Criticizes Northern Twitter Users for Selective Outrage on Social Issues

 

Prominent Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has called out Northern Twitter users for their swift reactions to issues of perceived immorality while often relying on Southern voices to speak up on human rights abuses and injustices affecting the North.

In a post on her Twitter handle, Yesufu expressed frustration at the selective outrage shown by some Northern users, noting their quick condemnation of entertainers and public figures who incorporate religious symbols like the mosque, hijab, or niqab in music videos, films, or personal photos. She observed that these same individuals are noticeably silent or expect Southerners to lead the charge when it comes to defending fundamental rights or opposing injustice.

“Yesufu tweeted, ‘If it is a musician using a mosque or hijab in their video, or an actress wearing a niqab in a film, 'Northern' Twitter handles don’t wait for 'Southern' handles to speak up. But when it’s about fundamental rights or injustice, they sit back with an entitled expectation that Southern handles will do the talking.’"

She went on to criticize what she described as "pathetic citizens who fight for God and leave their fight to God,” questioning the inconsistency in prioritizing religious symbols over active advocacy for justice.

Yesufu’s statement has sparked further debate on social media, with users from various regions sharing their thoughts on the role of individuals in addressing social and political issues across Nigeria.