A viral post by Nigerian activist Dele Farotimi uses "Na Dem" to describe a cycle of "performative governance." He critiques how officials use "digital mobilizers" to distract the public with filtered photos and hashtags while ignoring real crises.
#whosoldnigeria? Na dem you just describe..🇳🇬😥 - Facebook Na Dem
Mockery on social media followed a series of identical posts by 22 Democratic senators, which critics used to argue they were relying on "talking points" rather than original thought. A viral post by Nigerian activist Dele Farotimi