Rufai Oseni has criticised APC youth leader Dayo Israel over the presentation of brand-new 2026 Toyota Prado SUVs to selected youth leaders.
Oseni argued that buses would be a better investment because they could later be converted into ambulances.
Nigerians on social media have criticised the reported spending, raising concerns about political priorities and Nigeria’s healthcare challenges.
Nigerian journalist Rufai Oseni has criticised All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader Dayo Israel following his announcement that he presented brand-new 2026 Toyota Prado SUVs to selected youth leaders for election mobilisation.
Oseni questioned the reported cost of the vehicles and suggested that the money could be better spent on buses that could later serve as ambulances, sparking further debate about political spending and Nigeria’s healthcare needs.
Rufai Oseni Questions APC Youth Leader ’s Spending on Prado SUVs
Oseni reacted to a video of Israel showcasing the luxury vehicles, arguing that the expenditure could run into billions of naira, depending on the number of SUVs distributed.
He also highlighted the shortage of ambulances in Nigeria, suggesting that resources should be directed towards vehicles that could serve more immediate public needs.
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“It’s better you buy buses so we can later convert it into ambulances that we don’t have in this country,” Rufai Oseni said.
The journalist also referenced the reported price of the vehicles, putting the cost of each 2026 Toyota Prado at more than ₦145 million.
Newsflashngr reported that Israel announced the presentation in a social media post that was later deleted.
In the post, the APC youth leader explained that the vehicles were intended to support selected youth leaders in carrying out election mobilisation activities.
“Today, I presented brand new 2026 Prado to my committed selected youth leaders to aid their election mobilisation activities,” he wrote.
Israel also expressed gratitude to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her “continuous support to the party structure” under his leadership.
He further stated that the party would demonstrate its strength during the election period through grassroots mobilisation.
“The party is supreme and that supremacy will show in our action in this election period – we will deliver polling unit by polling unit,” he added.
The announcement has drawn criticism from Nigerians who believe political spending should be considered alongside pressing public needs.
Nigerians React to APC Youth Leader Dayo Israel’s Prado SUVs
Several social media users expressed frustration over the reported vehicle presentation, with some highlighting the challenges facing public healthcare facilities and others questioning the spending priorities of political leaders.
Nurse Bassey pointed out that Israel also serves as board chairman of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, arguing that his position makes the country’s healthcare challenges particularly relevant to the debate.
The user said resources could help address shortages of medical equipment, supplies, ambulances and healthcare workers.
Other commenters expressed disappointment over the country’s situation, with some questioning the reported spending and others raising concerns about the future.
Reactions from Nigerians
Here are some of the comments shared by social media users following Oseni’s remarks and the Prado SUV controversy.
@Nursebassey_ wrote: “The irony is that Dr. Dayo Israel, the APC Youth Leader showing off these Prados, is also the Board Chairman of FMC Abeokuta 😂
You are in a position to understand the challenges facing our public hospitals, yet we’re talking about billions for political mobilisation while healthcare facilities across Nigeria struggle with equipment, supplies, ambulances and adequate staffing.
Imagine how many lives could be saved if we gave healthcare the same attention we give election mobilisation.”
@JustoneYus wrote: “I can’t wait to leave this land, God”
@Jhaym… wrote: “Alot is going wrong in Nigeria”
@life_of_demian wrote: “I don’t know why they choose to spend recklessly this way”
@kelmakai wrote: “Chop your money while you can.. everyone for his pocket but it stops next year”
@macksonham wrote: “This people are playing with our future”
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