A northern Nigerian man has reportedly rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that receiving food items from one of the President’s supporters would not influence his voting decision in 2027.
The man made his position known in a viral video circulating on social media, where he displayed two bags of rice and beans he allegedly received from a Tinubu supporter.
While expressing appreciation for the gesture, he maintained that the food items would not translate into political loyalty or determine his choice at the ballot box.
According to him, he remained determined to vote for the candidate he considered suitable to lead the country in the 2027 presidential election.
“I really appreciate him, but I won’t vote for Tinubu in the 2027 election. I will vote for the right candidate,” he reportedly said.
The man stressed that accepting material assistance from a politician or the politician’s supporters did not mean surrendering his right to make an independent electoral decision.
His remarks have generated conversations on social media about voter independence, political generosity and the use of food distribution to attract support ahead of the 2027 general election.
The incident has also renewed discussions about whether material gifts and financial assistance can influence voters’ political choices amid Nigeria’s prevailing economic challenges.
