NDC SLAMS APC OVER TOYOTA PRADO SUVs FOR YOUTH LEADERS, PUTS COST AT ₦1.015BN
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the announcement by Dayo Israel of the distribution of brand-new Toyota Prado SUVs to selected youth leaders for election mobilisation.
The opposition party estimated that the seven vehicles could cost approximately ₦1.015 billion, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of allowing lavish spending amid the economic hardship facing Nigerians.
Israel announced the distribution in a video caption, stating that the vehicles were presented to selected youth leaders to support the APC’s mobilisation activities ahead of the elections.
Reacting to the development, the NDC estimated the cost of each 2026 Toyota Prado at ₦145 million, putting the total cost of the seven vehicles at more than ₦1 billion.
The party questioned the reported expenditure, arguing that it contradicted the administration’s calls for Nigerians to endure the economic difficulties associated with its reforms.
In a statement, the NDC accused the Tinubu-led government of placing the burden of economic hardship on ordinary citizens while politicians allegedly enjoyed expensive benefits.
“While the rudderless, clueless, and ruinous administration of President Bola Tinubu has been asking Nigerians to endure the pains of its wicked and cruel reforms, this is how taxpayers’ money is being spent,” the party said.
The NDC also called on Nigerians to vote the APC-led administration out of power, urging voters to support its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
According to the opposition party, Obi is committed to reducing the cost of governance and addressing concerns over public expenditure.
The controversy has renewed political debate over the cost of party mobilisation, the use of expensive vehicles for political activities and the need for accountability in public spending ahead of future elections.
However, the NDC’s ₦1.015 billion figure represents its estimate of the vehicles’ total value; the announcement of their distribution does not, by itself, establish that public funds were used to purchase them.
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