Uneven Scales of Justice - Seun Kuti Blasts Late Buhari's Legacy, Declares His Death Not Justice for Victims of Oppression [VIDEO]

 

Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has stirred controversy following his candid reaction to the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. In a no-holds-barred live video session, Seun did not shy away from expressing the deep-seated anger and generational pain his family endured under Buhari’s rule. According to him, the late President’s passing is not a form of justice, especially considering the unresolved trauma he believes Buhari inflicted on many Nigerians, including the Kuti family.

During the emotionally charged broadcast, Seun emphasized that Buhari living to an old age and dying peacefully was a stark reminder of the uneven scales of justice in Nigeria. He lamented that many of his relatives, who he described as morally upright and progressive-minded individuals, passed away long before Buhari. These were men, he insisted, who fought for the good of the nation but never lived long enough to witness meaningful transformation or secure wealth for their children. Meanwhile, Buhari, in Seun’s words, not only enjoyed longevity but also used “the blood of the people” to guarantee a prosperous future for his offspring.

Many who tuned into Seun’s livestream were taken aback by the rawness of his remarks. Yet for those familiar with the Kuti legacy, his reaction was far from surprising. The Kuti family has long been outspoken against tyranny and political oppression. Fela Kuti, Seun’s father, was one of Buhari’s fiercest critics, especially during the latter’s military rule in the 1980s. The elder Kuti was jailed, harassed, and tortured for his political activism and outspoken criticism of successive Nigerian governments.

Seun made it clear that no one watching him could claim to have endured what his family went through during Buhari’s reign. He recalled the suffering and humiliation his father and relatives were subjected to, which left deep scars not just on the family but on the history of Nigerian resistance movements.

One of the most startling aspects of Seun’s comments was his statement about the afterlife. Expressing a hope that his father and other deceased relatives would "brush" Buhari in the spiritual realm, Seun implied that true justice might only be served beyond this world. It was a symbolic expression of rage, grief, and helplessness in the face of systemic impunity.

As the political class continues to digest the implications of Buhari’s death, Seun’s accusations have cast a new light on the actions of northern politicians, particularly those who recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Seun alleged that these politicians foresaw Buhari’s death and understood that it would diminish their influence within the party. He accused them of using public interest as a cover while strategically positioning themselves for future power by forming new coalitions.

This bold claim suggests a calculated move by northern elites to maintain political dominance despite the shifting national mood. According to Seun, this maneuver was not rooted in any desire to uplift the people, but rather in self-preservation and the maintenance of power among a select few.

Critics have accused Seun of speaking ill of the dead, arguing that Buhari, despite his flaws, should be allowed to rest in peace. However, Seun maintains that speaking the truth about legacies of power is essential, especially when those legacies are drenched in blood, poverty, and silence. To him, the death of a powerful man is not a period of mourning alone, but also a moment to reflect on the consequences of unchecked leadership.

The Afrobeat musician’s passionate remarks have sparked a heated debate on social media. While some praise him for his honesty and courage, others have labeled his outburst as disrespectful. Nonetheless, Seun stands firm in his convictions. He believes that without confronting uncomfortable truths, Nigeria may never heal from its long history of political oppression.

For the Kuti family, the struggle against tyranny did not end with Fela’s passing. It continues with voices like Seun’s, refusing to be silenced by tradition, power, or even death.

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