Nigerians question minister handing out bundles of 100,000 naira
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
Nigerian internet users are criticising a video in which Women’s Affairs Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim hands bundles of 100,000 naira to women. They question where the money came from and a possible link to the election campaign, as the video does not state its purpose, according to Daily Post Nigeria. Others consider help for women useful but not a substitute for lasting programmes.
Nigerian internet users are questioning the distribution of money by the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, after the circulation of videos in which she hands bundles of 100,000 naira to women at an event, Daily Post reports. The videos, widely commented on X, do not indicate the purpose of the distribution.
The criticism concerns the source of the funds and a possible link with political activities ahead of the next elections. User @JustineTy speaks of poverty being used as a weapon. @bigforceX says there is no money for ambulances, health or education, but there is money to buy votes.
Others acknowledge the value of helping women financially, while arguing that cash gifts must not replace lasting empowerment programmes. The minister had not reacted officially at the time of publication.
These images had already been shared in a video showing the minister handing out money in Rivers, published on 10 November.
