Kate Henshaw Reflects on Democracy Day: ‘Everything’s Falling Apart, Nothing to Cheer’
Nigerian actress and activist Kate Henshaw has voiced her deep disappointment over the current state of the nation. Speaking on Channels Television’s Democracy Day special, she lamented that after 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, the experience has meant little to most Nigerians.
Henshaw questioned the value of a democracy that remains disconnected from the everyday lives of its citizens and fails to meet their basic needs. “There’s no middle class left, and we can no longer fool ourselves,” she remarked, highlighting the widespread decay across all sectors of the economy.
“Everything around us is crumbling, and Nigerians are barely hanging on by a thread,” she added, painting a grim picture of the nation’s struggles.
Despite the bleak outlook, Henshaw urged Nigerians not to lose hope. She emphasized the importance of holding governments accountable at every level, insisting that justice, fairness, and security must be guaranteed for all.
“We cannot stay silent,” she declared. “There must be protection for people’s lives and property. Still, I cling to hope that someday we’ll have a country worthy of living in and leaving for our children—a foundation they can build upon.”
Her candid reflections serve as a sobering reminder of the challenges facing Nigeria’s democracy and the resilience needed to overcome them.