[Isaac Fayose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Fayose) on Tuesday released a video in which he claimed that even staunch backers of the [All Progressives Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) and President [Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Tinubu) are struggling with Nigeria’s worsening economy. He said he had recently announced a ₦1 million giveaway and invited Nigerians to drop their bank account numbers for a chance to receive the cash.
The former governor reported that more than 10,000 individuals responded to the invitation, among them Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Fayose announced that he would send the full ₦1 million to Olayinka as proof that even those who publicly defend the current administration are not immune to the country’s financial squeeze.
**Why did Fayose target an APC aide?**
He questioned why supporters of the ruling party would take part in such giveaways if the economy were truly thriving, arguing that the gesture exposed a shared hardship across political lines. Fayose added that both government allies and opponents purchase fuel from the same market, rely on the same hospitals, and face identical cost‑of‑living pressures.
**What was the reaction?**
In the video, Fayose quoted himself saying, “APC supporters are hungry too,” and urged Nigerians to see the giveaway as a mirror of the broader economic reality. He did not disclose whether Olayinka actually received the money, but the claim sparked discussion on social media platforms about the credibility of political rhetoric versus lived experience.
**Background on the giveaway**
Fayose’s ₦1 million giveaway was first publicised on his social media channels, where he asked participants to comment with their account details. The response count quickly surpassed ten thousand, prompting the former governor to single out Olayinka, who had posted his own account number after the initial call.
**Implications for the political climate**
The episode adds to a growing series of public disputes between opposition figures and the ruling APC, highlighting how economic distress is being used as a political weapon. Analysts note that such gestures, while symbolic, may deepen public skepticism about the government’s ability to address inflation, fuel scarcity, and rising living costs.
The video and accompanying Instagram post can be viewed on Fayose’s official page, though the original clip has been widely shared across Nigerian social media networks.