A keke rider has lamented the rising cost of running his business under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The keke rider said he sometimes works from morning until night but returns home with less than ₦2,000 after spending heavily on fuel.
He declared his intention to vote for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, saying he believes the former Anambra governor could help improve the country.
A Nigerian keke rider has lamented the economic hardship under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying he sometimes struggles to make enough money despite working throughout the day.
Keke rider
In a trending video circulating on social media, the rider disclosed that he spends about ₦12,000 on fuel daily but struggles to make enough money to cover his operating costs and personal needs.
The man, whose identity was not established in the available video, said the cost of fuel and the money he earns from transporting passengers have made his work increasingly difficult.
According to him, he sometimes rides his tricycle from morning until night but returns home with less than ₦2,000.
“Every day, I buy fuel of ₦12,000, and I can’t even pay ₦5,000 daily for the keke. Sometimes, I ride keke from morning till night and can’t even go home with ₦2,000 naira,” he said.
The rider blamed the situation on the removal of fuel subsidy and expressed dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s administration.
“I don’t like Tinubu because of this subsidy,” he added.
Keke Rider Declares Support for Peter Obi
The commercial tricycle rider also spoke about his preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election, expressing hope that Peter Obi could help address the country’s economic challenges.
“I think Peter will be can help us big time and I will vote, I will vote for Peter,” he said.
He also urged Nigerians to support what he described as a better political alternative.
“Fellow Nigerians, it is okay for you to want a better country. Vote the OK ticket. Vote NDC,” the rider added.
His comments reflect the economic concerns he expressed about the cost of fuel and the difficulty of making a living from commercial tricycle operations.
X Users React to Keke Rider’s Lamentation
The video has drawn reactions from social media users, with some expressing sympathy for the rider’s situation.
Ada4real, who uses the handle @Adathebeloved, said she had encountered another tricycle rider who expressed similar concerns.
“All of them should come together and vote Obi. One I entered his keke lamented same and vowed to vote Obi,” she wrote.
Another user, Emperor, identified by the handle @E_m_p_er_o_r, expressed sadness over the rider’s situation.
“Omo Life of a man 😢,” the user commented.
Nne Joe, whose handle is @joe_nne2567, also reacted to the video, writing, “Look at how stressed he is.”
Stanley Ogb, using the handle @stanogbo97, argued that the rider’s experience showed the difficulties facing ordinary Nigerians.
“You can drop all the macro-economic grammar and statistical charts you want on television, but this is the real scorecard right here,” he wrote.
He added that a rider who works for hours but struggles to earn enough money reflects the economic pressure many people face.
Watch The Video Here:
“Every day, I buy fuel of ₦12,000, and I can’t even pay ₦5,000 daily for the keke. Sometimes, I ride keke from morning till night and can’t even go home with ₦2,000 naira. I don’t like Tinubu because of this subsidy.”
– A Keke rider narrates the harsh economic realities under Tinubu’s government and vows to vote for Peter Obi in 2027.
— 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑵𝑶𝑾 🇨🇮 (@GeneralSnow_) October 19, 2026
Meanwhile, A Nigerian woman has sparked reactions online after buying 10,000 Titus Fish
The woman has expressed dissatisfaction over the amount of fish she received for the money she spent.
A Nigerian woman has sparked reactions on X after crying out over the quantity of Titus fish she bought for ₦10,000.
In a video circulating on the X (formerly called twitter), the woman showed the fish she purchased and expressed disappointment with the amount she received for the money spent.
The viral video has attracted attention as Nigerians continue to discuss the cost of food and the challenge of managing the cost of living in the country.
Woman shows quantity of 10,000 Titus Fish
The woman displayed the Titus fish she bought, drawing attention to the quantity she received for ₦10,000.
With her reaction, the woman was expecting to get more fish for the amount she spent. However, the vendor she got the fish from was not available to Newsflash. Click here to read more.
New to NewsFlashNGR? Follow us for breaking global and African news
