“As a Yoruba person, you no suppose no get light”— man says sarcastically
A man has taken to social media to vent his frustration over persistent electricity and fuel challenges in Yoruba states, pointing out that the Minister of Power hails from the region.
Speaking sarcastically, he stated, “As a Yoruba person, you’re supposed to enjoy uninterrupted power supply. Fuel shouldn’t even be expensive for you because your own brother is the Minister of Power. You all will suffer.”
His comments quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions from users across the country.
Calls for regional equity in public services
The man’s remarks highlight long-standing frustrations among Nigerians about perceived inequities in public services.
Many social media users echoed his sentiments, lamenting frequent power outages and high fuel costs despite some top government officials originating from affected regions.
The post sparked a wider discussion on the distribution of national resources and whether local representation translates to better service delivery.
Government response and public debate
While the Ministry of Power has yet to comment directly on the viral post, Nigerians continue debating the issue online.
Analysts suggest that while having regional representation in leadership positions can provide advocacy opportunities, systemic challenges, including infrastructure deficits and national economic pressures, affect service delivery across all regions.
Social media users argue that no state should suffer due to inefficiencies, regardless of the origin of its leaders, and many are calling for broader reforms to ensure consistent power supply and affordable fuel nationwide.
Watch the video below…
“As a Yoruba person, you’re supposed to enjoy uninterrupted power supply. Fuel shouldn’t even be expensive for you because your own brother is the Minister of Power. You all will sVff3r.”
— Man says sarcastically. 😭 pic.twitter.com/7Z4UydPhwi
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) March 12, 2026