An APC youth leader, Dayo Israel, shares a post and video caption showing brand-new Toyota Prado SUVs presented to selected youth leaders for election mobilisation, then deletes the post after public criticism over the reported cost. Outlets report that the move draws anger from political opponents who argue the spending contrasts with Nigeria’s current economic hardship.
The NDC is central to the backlash across the coverage. Vanguard says the NDC slams President Bola Tinubu and the APC over what it describes as about ₦1bn worth of Prado SUVs for youth leaders, framing the issue as political leaders enjoying expensive benefits while ordinary Nigerians endure hardship. Daily Post and Premium Times also focus on Israel’s deleted post and the public reaction, with Daily Post adding an estimate that seven vehicles could cost around ₦1.015 billion.
While the underlying claim is consistent—Prado SUVs were shown as gifts for mobilisation and the post was later removed—the outlets differ in emphasis. Some foreground the deleted content and online outrage; others lead with the NDC’s critique and the political accountability angle.
