Nigerians condemned APC lawmaker Jafar Abubakar’s ₦224m cash giveaway as reckless amid deepening economic hardship.
Public outrage has followed the decision of Jafar Abubakar, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha Federal Constituency in Adamawa, to distribute ₦224 million in cash to youths and his childhood friends.
Reports said Abubakar shared ₦124 million to “empower” young people and another ₦100 million to long-time friends, with eyewitnesses claiming the money was withdrawn in mint notes from a commercial bank.
Critics say the move highlights the excesses of Nigeria’s political class amid widespread poverty, hunger and unemployment. “This is why Nigeria can never work,” wrote Facebook user Daniel Pablo.
Another commentator, King Mathew, said, “This is the time for EFCC to show workings, but no, they’re wait for Yahoo boys with laptops and iPhones. Nonsense.”
The revelation has reignited debates over lawmakers’ spending habits, following earlier disclosures that legislators receive billions in constituency funds.