Nigerians have taken to social media to criticise the federal government after the country’s 112 emergency number failed to connect during a live television demonstration involving an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Alwan Hassan.
Key Highlights
- The 112 emergency number failed to connect during a live demonstration on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
- APC chieftain Alwan Hassan, a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, had cited the line as a Tinubu administration achievement.
- Hassan challenged presenter Seun Okinbaloye to dial 112 on speaker, but the call did not go through.
- Nigerians on X have mocked the APC chieftain and questioned the reliability of emergency services.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during Channels Television’s Politics Today, has triggered reactions questioning the government’s ability to provide reliable emergency services, amid persistent concerns about infrastructure, electricity and public safety.
How the Demonstration Failed
Hassan, a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, had described the national emergency line as one of the achievements of the Tinubu administration, while defending the government’s performance.
During the interview, he challenged the programme’s presenter, Seun Okinbaloye, to dial 112 and put his phone on speaker, insisting that the number connects callers to emergency responders for medical, security, fire and other distress situations.
However, the demonstration ended awkwardly when the presenter dialled the number, but failed to get a connection.
The failed demonstration has since generated criticism and mockery on social media, with several Nigerians questioning why a national emergency number cannot consistently function.
Nigerians React
Reacting to the development, an X user, @EricAyodel90479, questioned the government’s ability to maintain an emergency service when other essential sectors were struggling.
“If nothing works out in Nigeria e.g economy, electricity, infrastructure, then do you expect emergency line to work?” he wrote.
Another user, @thecrizQuam, expressed frustration with the state of governance and called for Nigerians to unite in demanding change.
“We are a joke to the Nigerian government; we are worth nothing until we prove them wrong. Nothing is going to change.
“We are the power. We are the voice. We are Nigerian. Without us, there is no Nigeria. Let’s show them together, we are unstoppable; let’s march the streets once more,” the user wrote.
Similarly, @wizzy_ev mocked Hassan over the failed demonstration, describing the incident as an embarrassing moment for the ruling party.
“See as the man just mumu himself for national TV. A representative of APC. FAILED GOVT!” the user stated.
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Another X user, @NnamdiFans, launched a scathing attack on APC supporters, accusing them of dishonesty while reacting to the interview.
“For you to become an APC member or supporter you must first of all become a shameless liar and that’s the qualifications you need to start with. These people are disgustingly lazy liars,” the user wrote.
Also reacting, @YourCPABuddy referenced Hassan’s defence of the administration during the interview, making a sarcastic remark about some of the government’s claimed achievements.
“Seun we’ve done a lot. We built cancer centers. I never see watin hard pass to defend this government,” the user wrote.
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