FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu approved the purchase of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory.
Wike made the disclosure while speaking about the provision of vehicles for the traditional rulers, saying the approval came from the president.
The announcement has triggered criticism on social media, with several Nigerians questioning the government’s spending priorities amid the country’s economic challenges.
Some users also linked the approval to the 2027 general election, alleging that the move was aimed at securing political support. Others questioned why funds were being allocated for SUVs when workers had reportedly faced prolonged negotiations over transport allowances.
Social Media Reactions
@AOchiawuto: If you foolish Nigerians mistakenly reelect Tinubu, I grieve for you in advance. The suffering you will endure will be ten times worse than what you are experiencing today.
@ChinazaOkike: This one too Na from the billion dollars wey dem borrow
@Yung_maxter: There is no money in the country yet you people spend it on yourself so you can right elections, you borrow to spend on yourselves
@isah20447: Chai who do we Nigerians😭😭😭, and some foolish people are still supporting him
@WealthE16158: Tinubu is borrowing money to influence 2027 election 😡😡😡
@AbualoyNi: We can’t decieve God
@DekIsiego: Workers had to negotiate for six hours to get transport allowance, but SUVs for traditional rulers just get approved like that. Priorities 😂
@OraksKash: And they’ll tell us there’s no money. They met a dilapidated economy. Foolish minister and president
@KingsleyNwaru5: This is vote buying, this Government is desperate to come back to further improvish us but God will intervene
@SirOdigie: How is this not wrong when its close to elections?
@ColenzWrites: God please answer the Ernest prayer of all well meaning Nigerians, this ridicule is too much.
