A video showing Senator Oluremi Tinubu announcing the donation of brand-new vehicles to women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in opposition-controlled states has continued to generate widespread reactions on social media.
In the trending clip, the First Lady urged APC governors across the country to emulate the gesture by providing vehicles for women leaders within the party.
“We now play politics differently. The cars are your personal cars; you are not giving them to the party. You are to register them in your names,” she said.
Emphasising the role of women in politics, Senator Tinubu added: “We are politicians and people should see the value in us. This is the best party and we want our women to be empowered.”
The remarks have since sparked intense debate online, with supporters describing the donation as a demonstration of appreciation and empowerment for women who contribute to party activities.
However, critics questioned the timing of the gesture amid ongoing security and economic challenges facing the country.
Several social media users argued that greater attention should be paid to issues such as insecurity, kidnappings, education and healthcare, while others alleged that the donation was politically motivated ahead of future elections.
Some commenters expressed concern over the plight of victims of insecurity, including schoolchildren and communities affected by kidnappings, while others called on political leaders to prioritise public welfare and social services.
The development has further fueled discussions on the role of political patronage, party mobilisation and governance priorities in Nigeria’s democratic process.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the Presidency regarding the criticisms circulating online.
