A video purportedly showing a woman identified as Hajiya Maryam Wadada distributing bundles of newly printed ₦500 notes to supporters has sparked mixed reactions on social media.
The video, credited to Mujahiid Saleh on X, shows Wadada surrounded by a crowd as she shares what appears to be bundles of newly printed ₦500 notes to people at the gathering.
The circumstances surrounding the distribution, including the amount of money involved and the occasion at which it took place, were not immediately clear from the video.
The footage has generated heated debate online, with social media users expressing divergent views over the development.
Some commenters questioned whether the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would investigate the incident, while others criticised what they described as the selective enforcement of financial and electoral-related laws.
“Where is EFCC oooo, abiii the eagle don go blind again,” one user wrote.
Another commenter said, “Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The Eagle eye is having a blurry vision now.”
Some users, however, defended the distribution, arguing that giving money to supporters could be viewed as empowerment rather than wrongdoing.
One commenter wrote: “Wetin come concern EFCC for this matter?? When did empowering women become a crime? My vote belongs to only Wadada.”
Others raised concerns about the timing of the distribution, with one user asking whether the newly printed notes were produced specifically for the election season.
The video also triggered political reactions, with some commenters linking the development to the 2027 general elections and criticising the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“APC under Tinubu leadership has brought a political shame to this country,” another commenter wrote, while others urged Nigerians to “vote wisely.”
Some social media users also questioned the presence of security personnel at the scene, while others described the money-sharing exercise as a sign of the economic hardship facing Nigerians.
However, not all reactions were critical. Some users simply noted that the money could provide temporary relief to recipients, with one commenter saying, “That money will go a long way.”
The authenticity of the video and the circumstances surrounding the distribution could not be independently established from the footage alone.
The development comes amid growing online debate over political spending, voter mobilisation and the distribution of cash and other materials ahead of the 2027 general elections.
