The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has attracted widespread criticism after announcing the presentation of seven Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs to selected party youth leaders.
Israel shared a video of the vehicles on his X account on Sunday, October 25, 2026, explaining that they were intended to support political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The announcement generated criticism from Nigerians who questioned the decision to provide expensive vehicles to party officials amid the country’s economic challenges.
Israel subsequently deleted the social media post, although screenshots and recordings continued circulating online.
Nigerians React to APC Prado SUV Gifts
The presentation of seven Toyota Prado SUVs to selected APC youth leaders has generated reactions on social media, with Nigerians questioning political spending amid the country’s economic challenges.
Reacting on X, @HarmlessHQ criticised the presentation and raised questions about the reported cost of the vehicles.
Another user, @RealAdeshina, described Dayo Israel’s announcement as damaging to the APC’s public image.
Meanwhile, @novieverest criticised the spending priorities surrounding the vehicle presentation.
The reactions have renewed public debate over political financing, accountability and economic hardship ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Why Did the Prado Gifts Trigger Criticism?
The controversy centred on the perceived cost of the vehicles and the timing of the announcement.
Several social media users questioned the presentation of luxury SUVs while many Nigerians face financial difficulties.
Others compared the expenditure with funding challenges affecting healthcare, education and other public services.
Some critics suggested that the money could have been used to support essential services.
However, the exact purchase price of the vehicles and their funding source have not been independently established.
What Did Dayo Israel Say?
In his original social media post, Israel said the vehicles were presented to selected youth leaders to assist their election mobilisation activities.
He also thanked First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her continued support for the party structure under his leadership.
The post indicated that the APC was preparing to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
However, Israel did not publicly disclose who purchased the vehicles or whether they were funded through party resources, private donations or another arrangement.
A video shared on X by @jhon_odey reportedly shows the Toyota Prado SUVs presented to selected APC youth leaders for election mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Why Was the Post Deleted?
The original announcement was removed approximately three hours after publication.
The deletion followed widespread criticism on X.
Despite the removal, the video and screenshots continued circulating, sustaining public debate.
As of the cited report, Israel had not publicly explained why the post was deleted.
Questions Remain Over Vehicle Funding
The controversy has raised questions about transparency in political expenditure and campaign mobilisation.
However, there is no verified evidence in the cited report establishing that public funds were used to purchase the vehicles.
The exact cost, ownership arrangements and source of financing remain unclear.
Further clarification from Israel or the APC would help establish the circumstances surrounding the presentation.
Nigerians React to APC Prado SUV Gifts
The presentation of seven Toyota Prado SUVs to selected APC youth leaders has generated reactions on social media, with Nigerians questioning political spending amid the country’s economic challenges.
Reacting on X, @HarmlessHQ criticised the presentation and raised questions about the reported cost of the vehicles.
Another user, @RealAdeshina, described Dayo Israel’s announcement as damaging to the APC’s public image.
Meanwhile, @novieverest criticised the spending priorities surrounding the vehicle presentation.
The reactions have renewed public debate over political financing, accountability and economic hardship ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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