Nigerians have reacted to a viral video showing Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, handing out cash to occupants of a commercial tricycle during a political rally in Kebbi State.
In the video circulating on social media, Seyi approached a yellow tricycle, popularly known as Maruwa, engaged its occupants in a conversation and appeared to give them money.
During the interaction, he reportedly asked the occupants about their political affiliations, saying he had heard that Kebbi State supported former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
“I heard this state is for Atiku, that was why I came down. Who do you support?” he asked.
The development has generated mixed reactions on social media, with some Nigerians questioning the intention behind the cash distribution and raising concerns about possible vote-buying ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Some commenters described the gesture as an attempt to influence political loyalty through financial inducements, while others criticised what they considered a lack of emphasis on governance and accountability.
However, the report did not establish whether the money was distributed as part of an organised political campaign or whether any electoral law was violated.
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