Professor Pat Utomi has criticized the All Progressives Congress over the distribution of luxury sport utility vehicles to selected youth leaders, contrasting the expenditure with what he described as poor salaries paid to Nigerian soldiers. Utomi, a prominent political figure, expressed concern that an APC youth leader could display expensive vehicles at a time when citizens have been repeatedly informed that government financial resources are constrained.
In a message shared on social media, Utomi argued that security personnel risking their lives receive meager compensation while political representatives flaunt high-value assets. He further questioned whether the funds allocated for the luxury vehicles could have been redirected toward critical public infrastructure, specifically highlighting the health sector and the acquisition of ambulances.
The public debate emerged following a video posted by APC National Youth Leader Dayo Israel, which displayed brand-new 2026 Toyota Prado vehicles intended to support election mobilisation activities ahead of the upcoming general elections. Although the video was subsequently removed from the platform, it sparked widespread public discussion regarding government spending priorities during a period of challenging economic reforms under the current administration.
Utomi's comments add to a growing wave of criticism from various political stakeholders and citizens regarding the display of affluence by party officials. Critics have raised questions about accountability and resource allocation, emphasizing the gap between political mobilisation expenditures and the financial realities faced by average citizens and frontline workers.
Source reporting: Vanguard — 2026-10-25 22:31:28
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