APC SUV Controversy: Seven New Toyota Prados Spark Outrage Over Campaign Spending
The distribution of seven brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs to selected youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has triggered widespread criticism across Nigeria, raising questions about political spending, economic hardship and accountability ahead of the 2027 general elections. The controversy began after Dayo Israel, the APC National Youth Leader, shared a video showing the vehicles on social media on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He said the vehicles were presented to selected youth leaders to support their election mobilisation activities. Israel also thanked First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her continued support for the party's structure under his leadership. However, his announcement did not disclose the vehicles' purchase price or establish who financed their acquisition. How Much Are the Seven SUVs Worth? The vehicles shown were identified in media reports as 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs, premium sport utility vehicles k...