Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has faced criticism after a video showing him distributing cash to occupants of a commercial tricycle during a political outing in Kebbi State surfaced online.
The footage has sparked allegations of possible vote buying, with critics questioning the motive behind the cash giveaway amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 general election.
In the viral video, Seyi approached a yellow commercial tricycle, popularly known as Maruwa, and engaged its occupants in a conversation before appearing to hand them money.
Seyi Tinubu or Atiku’s Kebbi?
During the encounter, he also asked the occupants about their political allegiance, making reference to the perceived support for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in the state.
“I heard this state is for Atiku, that was why I came down. Who do you support?” he asked.
The video has since generated heated reactions, with some Nigerians accusing him of attempting to win political support through cash distribution rather than engaging voters on policies and governance.
Some critics questioned why he did not use the encounter to highlight his father’s achievements or explain why Nigerians should support the ruling All Progressives Congress in the next election.
Others described the gesture as inappropriate, particularly against the backdrop of the country’s economic challenges, arguing that political figures should focus on addressing hardship rather than handing out money during political outings.
The incident has also renewed conversations about the influence of money on voters and the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process, with some social media users warning against allowing temporary financial incentives to determine voting decisions.
The controversy comes as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election.
As of the time of filing this report, Seyi Tinubu had not publicly responded to the criticism over the video.
Kehinde Ayanboade
Kehinde Ayanboade is the Managing Editor and Publisher of Naija Metro News, with over eight years of experience covering Nigerian politics, crime, legislative proceedings and metropolitan affairs.
