In a viral video that's lighting up social media, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa stunned residents of Akure by pulling over during his thank-you tour to buy roasted plantains, popularly called bole from a roadside vendor.
The 60-year-old governor, fresh from his November 2024 reelection, was seen handing cash for the yellow, sizzling treats, chatting casually with the seller, and sharing bites with excited onlookers as a crowd quickly gathered.
It happened on December 24, 2025, in Akure South, the final stop of his statewide tour thanking voters for their support.
Supporters are hailing it as peak humility. One commenter noted, "A good governor needs no massive escort to walk the streets freely."
Many praised how he moved with minimal security, greeting passersby like an everyday citizen amid cheers and surprise.
But not everyone's buying the down-to-earth vibe.
Critics are calling it a classic publicity stunt, dubbing it "stomach infrastructure", those quick populist moves like sharing food while Nigerians grapple with soaring prices.
They point to the visible aides and cameras trailing him, whispering it's staged to soften his image during tough economic times.
No major controversy has erupted yet, but the split reactions highlight the fine line politicians walk between genuine connection and calculated optics.
In a season of hardship, this simple bole stop has Nigerians debating: heartfelt or just hungry for likes?
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!