A video showing some residents of Oyo State chanting support for the APC after receiving sachets of Semovita at an outreach event has continued to generate debate across social media platforms.
The clip, which circulated on X, showed residents holding 1kg packs of Semovita while chanting “Jagaban 2027,” a slogan associated with President Bola Tinubu and his supporters ahead of the next election cycle.
The footage sparked criticism from many users who argued that the scene highlighted the impact of poverty and the role of material incentives in Nigerian politics.
Some reactions gathered online include:
“They just sold themselves for less than ₦4,000. My God.” — #SemiNigerian
“You no fit understand this country. May God heal us. Weaponizing poverty is the only method our politicians have at their disposal.” — #Omo_Barogun
“Blame it on poverty. And the person giving that insult knows about it. And he will continue to keep them there in their poverty.” — #Byrdbenson911
“This is exactly why development remains slow. People should demand good governance, not food handouts every election season.” — #TheRealAyo
“Don’t blame the people entirely. Hunger can make anyone vulnerable. The bigger question is why citizens are still struggling this much.” — #AdaWrites
“A bag of Semovita today won’t solve unemployment, insecurity, or inflation tomorrow. Nigerians deserve more than temporary relief.” — #NaijaObserver
“Some people mocking these residents have never experienced real hardship. Poverty is a powerful tool in politics.” — #CitizenKola
“The fact that basic food items can generate this level of political excitement says a lot about the state of the economy.” — #TalkPoliticsNG
“Politicians understand that stomach infrastructure works. Until living standards improve, scenes like this will keep repeating themselves.” — #OluwaDamilare
“The saddest part is that many of these people genuinely believe they are being helped, when what they need are sustainable opportunities.” — #VoiceOfTheMasses
The video has since fueled renewed conversations about poverty, voter behavior, political patronage, and the economic challenges facing many Nigerians.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
