The Kogi State Minority Leader, Honorable Ibikunle Idowu, representing Yagba West Local Government, has sparked mixed reactions after donating motorcycle tyres to his constituents as a form of support.
A viral video shared on X by @ChuksEricE captured the moment Hon. Idowu personally handed out the tyres to members of his community, who received them with applause.
Watch video below …
https://twitter.com/i/status/1902422900239430063
Reactions from Nigerians
The donation has stirred outrage and mockery from social media users, with many questioning the gesture.
@Efeom: “That person saying congratulations should be stoned.”
@VictorCKanu1: “😂😂 If na me, I go use that tyre stone am.”
@Ogbonna54056645: “APC captured the soul of impoverished Nigerians with religion and tribalism.”
@Akinjoshua2017: “That clap them dey clap so suppose dey for the man face, but as all of them no get sense, e pain me for dem.”
Public Backlash
Many Nigerians are calling out Hon. Idowu’s choice of empowerment items, arguing that his people deserve better infrastructure, education, and economic opportunities rather than motorcycle tyres.
What do you think? Is this a meaningful gesture or another case of misplaced priorities?
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