Senate President of Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, in a new video trending online, advised Nigerians to “eat free food wherever they see it”.
The statement has caused lot of reactions, with many Nigerians expressing their disappointment in the politician.
This comment comes at a time when the country is facing a lot of economic challenges which rose due to President Bola Tinubu’s policies, such as the removal of fuel subsidy.
The country has witnessed a significant hike in petrol prices, with NNPC Ltd increasing prices by over 15% in less than a month.
Watch the video below…
“Times are difficult, wherever you see free food, avail yourself” —Akpabio pic.twitter.com/MzDlgWqMUm
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