Comedian and social media personality, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi aka Mr Jollof, has defended the viral brand-new Toyota Prado vehicles reportedly earmarked for the All Progressives Congress\u2019 campaign mobilisation, saying they were donations from individuals who benefited from President Bola Tinubu.\n<\/p>\n
Mr Jollof, in a video that circulated on Tuesday, dismissed claims that public funds were used to buy the vehicles, insisting that wealthy individuals were contributing their personal resources to support the President\u2019s re-election bid.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I have money today, I can decide to support the All Progressives Congress with 50 Prados, Lexus LS600; it is my money, and I can support in any way to enhance their victory.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cI know a man who has bought more than 20 brand-new Toyota Hiace buses, which will be used to campaign around the country. Yesterday, at his Abuja house, there were 10 already that he wants to give in support of the election.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has spent over N3bn on buses to aid the election. It is from his pocket, just like others, because President Bola Tinubu has made men.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Jollof said the donations were legitimate contributions from individuals who wanted to support the APC\u2019s campaign, accusing critics of spreading misleading narratives about the vehicles.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know why people are creating unnecessary narratives. The false narrative on social media is becoming alarming, and we won\u2019t let lies prevail during this time of election.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny vehicle that you see with the APC emblem is supported by people. So support your candidate with your time and resources,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n
Explaining his own contribution to the President\u2019s political ambition, the comedian said he lacked the financial capacity to donate vehicles but was supporting Tinubu through his personal efforts. <\/p>\n
\u201cLike me, I don\u2019t have money to give, but I\u2019m using my body and strength to support President Tinubu and the Delta governor,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
He further warned against presenting the vehicles as evidence of the diversion of public funds, insisting that individuals were free to deploy their resources in support of their preferred candidates.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cSome people are using their money. Don\u2019t whitewash or misinform the general public. It is very, very wrong,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
He maintained, \u201cIf Israel posts Prados to aid their election mobilisation, it doesn\u2019t mean that they moved the money from Nigeria\u2019s account. They are donations from individuals that Tinubu has made.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\u201cNobody took money from Nigeria\u2019s coffers to buy a vehicle for election purposes. Put your money where your mouth is.\u201d<\/p>\n
Recall that controversy trailed a post by the APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, on X, showing Toyota Prado vehicles reportedly intended for the party\u2019s campaign mobilisation.\n<\/p>\n
The post was subsequently deleted, drawing attention and speculation on social media about the source of funding for the vehicles.\n<\/p>\n
The development sparked debate among Nigerians, with questions raised about whether the vehicles were purchased with private donations or public funds.\n <\/p>\n
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