APC criticised for N1bn Prado SUVs handed to youth leaders

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has attacked the All Progressives Congress for providing brand‑new Toyota Prado SUVs to selected party youth leaders. The vehicles, shown in a video by youth leader Dayo Israel, total seven and are valued at about ₦1.015 billion. The NDC says the expenditure is lavish while ordinary Nigerians face hardship.

What we know

• NDC condemned APC for giving SUVs to party youth leaders
• Seven Toyota Prado SUVs were displayed in a video
• The estimated cost of the seven vehicles is roughly ₦1.015 billion
• Distribution is intended to aid election mobilisation

Why it matters: It underscores concerns over the use of public money for political perks amid a struggling economy.

Sources

1. NDC slams APC over N1bn Toyota Prado SUVs for youth leaders – Daily Post, 19 h ago
2. 2027: NDC slams Tinubu, APC over ₦1bn worth of Prado SUVs for youth leaders – Vanguard, 19 h ago
3. 2027: NDC slams Tinubu, APC over ₦1bn worth of Prado SUVs for youth leaders – The Eagle Online, 7 h ago
4. NDC Slams Tinubu, APC Over ₦1bn SUVs for Youth Leaders – Nigerian Eye, 6 h ago
5. ‘APC-Led Administration Funding Politicians’ Lavish Lifestyles’, NDC Slams APC Over ₦100m SUVs – Leadership, 5 h ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 11:47 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 26 Oct, 11:34 WAT – Now also reported by Leadership
• 26 Oct, 08:32 WAT – Now also reported by Nigerian Eye
• 26 Oct, 08:19 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 26 Oct, 08:12 WAT – No longer developing – story consolidated
• 26 Oct, 08:12 WAT – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
• 25 Oct, 20:32 WAT – Developing story published – 2 outlets

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