Nollywood Actress Shan George Ignites Social Media Firestorm Following Criticism of President Tinubu’s Solar Powered Surveillance Plan

Nollywood star Shan George faces social media criticism for calling President Tinubu clueless over his 5,000 camera security plan for Plateau State.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 4, 2026, 7:57 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Peoples Gazette

Public Outcry Following Celebrity Critique of National Security Strategy

The digital landscape in Nigeria shifted toward intense debate following a blunt assessment of federal security initiatives by actress Shan George. After President Bola Tinubu announced a plan to deploy 5,000 CCTV cameras in Plateau State, George took to social media to characterize the administration as clueless, citing the state’s lack of consistent electricity as a primary barrier. The President’s directive followed a violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, intended to enhance the real time tracking capabilities of security agencies.

Technical Rebuttal and the Rise of Solar Surveillance Infrastructure

A large segment of the online community quickly moved to challenge the actress’s technical assumptions regarding modern security hardware. Commenters like Wandey Bimbo Adesola and Ola Abass pointed out that contemporary surveillance systems frequently operate on solar power, rendering traditional grid stability less critical than George suggested. This wave of correction focused on the gap between George’s stated concerns and the existence of off grid technological solutions currently available in the global market.

Regional Power Dynamics and Local Perspectives on Utility Stability

The debate also veered into a localized dispute regarding the actual state of electricity in the city of Jos. While George suggested the region was in darkness, local residents like Tina Lar countered this claim, asserting that power reliability in Jos occasionally surpasses that of the federal capital, Abuja. This conflicting testimony highlights the subjective nature of utility experiences across Nigeria and suggests that the actress’s premise may have overlooked the specific infrastructure realities of the Plateau State capital.