A Nigerian man has confessed his intention to vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu despite lamenting the economic hardship citizens are experiencing under the current administration.
In a viral video circulating online, the Nigerian man acknowledged the difficulties many Nigerians face, insisting that people are suffering and struggling to afford basic meals. However, he maintained that he would still vote for Tinubu because he wants the president to complete his tenure.
“I will vote for Tinubu. I want him to complete his tenure because we are suffering. This administration is a bad administration. Let us be sincere and factual: we are suffering.
“Since morning, some people have not even had a square meal. People are suffering. That is the basic truth,” the Nigerian man said.
His comments have generated heated discussions on X, with several users questioning his reasoning and expressing disbelief over his decision to support the same administration he accused of presiding over widespread hardship. Nigerian man.
Reactions Trail Nigerian Man ’s Support for Tinubu Despite Complaints About Hardship
Reacting to the video, an X user, @ThatBlessedGirl (@BlessedGirl001), wrote, “He has not suffered enough.”
Another user, @THE GENERAL SNOW (@GeneralSn…), commented, “He will not survive the next batch.”
@GY_BABA (@GYBABA) expressed disbelief at the man’s position, writing, “I can not believe my ears. I had to play it twice to confirm if he didn’t know Tinubu is the president, maybe he still thought Buhari was on seat. Alas! He knows! He wants to vote him so he would complete his tenure. What’s the essence of the factual then? I don’t understand.”
The same user, @THE GENERAL SNOW, added, “Same thing I did bruh. I thought maybe he thought Buhari is still in Power.”
Meanwhile, @Ifunanya Ozobeme (@IfyZara5) argued that people with similar views were part of the problem, writing, “These kinds are much in our society, that’s the problem.”
Other users also criticised the man’s position, with @IFLO (@IFLOifeanyi) writing, “All these old men are too FOOLISH.”
@Emmanuel Obi (@emmanuel_o87445) reacted with disbelief, commenting, “Na almost the final stage of craze be this oooh. Make una carry the man go yaba sharp sharp.”
Similarly, @Stephen (@Orqudee) cautioned against assuming that age automatically translates to wisdom, writing, “Don’t let grey hairs fool you! Mumu too dey grow up!”
Another user, @Typical (@enythnn), wrote, “A very foolish man indeed. Baba quickly forgot that the man he claimed he will still vote for is the same person that is making life hard for him. Baba yii ti ya werey.”
@toy_all (@toyosialliowe) offered a metaphorical take on the controversy, stating, “You become so accustomed to the chain you begin to think It’s a necklace. A beautiful necklace.”
Other reactions included @Precious (@otakerioghenero), who wrote, “We have many of them like this,” while @Riches Autos (@RichesAutos) described the position as “This level of foolishness.
@Dr. Nonso (@Chinonso_lyi) also questioned the situation, commenting, “This has to be a simulation, cos WTAF!!”
Watch the video here:
“I will vote for Tinubu. I want him to complete his tenure because we are suffering. This administration is a bad administration. Let us be sincere and factual: we are suffering. Since morning, some people have not even had a square meal. People are suffering. That is the basic truth.”
— Man
— 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑵𝑶𝑾 🇨🇮 (@GeneralSnow_) October 22, 2026
Meanwhile, Nigerian comedian and skit maker Broda Shaggi has recounted how a stray bullet struck him while returning from a shoot in March 2026, leaving him hospitalised, undergoing surgery and uncertain whether he would ever perform again.
The entertainer, whose real name is Samuel Animashaun Perry, shared his experience in a YouTube mini-documentary titled Second Chance (The Story), published on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Newsflash reported that the comedian was shot, which gained attention in March 2026. The incident allegedly occurred while Shaggi was filming a comedy skit beneath the Sango-Ota Bridge in Ogun State.
At the time, the Ogun State Police Command said it could not confirm that the incident had occurred within its jurisdiction and stated that inquiries were being made to establish the facts. Continue reading here.
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