“The money Tinubu, Seyi spent on 2027 election campaign could build Nigeria” — Canada-based Nigerian doctor
A Canada-based Nigerian doctor has sparked reactions online after criticising what he described as the large amount of money allegedly being deployed for the 2027 election campaign.
In a viral video, the doctor claimed that if such resources were available for political campaigns, they should instead be invested in infrastructure, education, healthcare and electricity to improve the lives of Nigerians.
Doctor speaks on alleged campaign spending
According to him, the past six weeks have been emotionally challenging for many people in Nigeria’s South-East following the emergence of what he described as a coalition involving President Bola Tinubu’s son and some prominent Igbo figures.
While stating that every son has the right to support his father, the doctor said he disagreed with the alleged scale of campaign spending.
“Every son should support his dad. But the two things I don’t like about it is one, if they have access to this much money they’re using for campaign, they should have used it to build schools, build roads, electricity, hospitals and God knows I would have been the highest cheerleader in diaspora.”
He also argued that the president’s son should not be more visible in public political activities than the president himself.
Says he will continue to speak his mind
The doctor said he had received numerous messages and threats over his views but insisted he would continue to stand by what he believes is right.
“I’ve lived my life. I’m happy, I have peace of mind. I’ve worked as a doctor for 25 years. I just can’t tell you a lie. I’ll always stand on the truth.”
He acknowledged that some people might disagree with his position or choose to unfollow him but said everyone has the right to hold different opinions.
Diaspora relationships ‘not transactional’
Speaking further, the doctor said Nigerians living abroad often build relationships based on shared values rather than expectations of personal benefits.
He maintained that friendship should not prevent people from speaking out against actions they believe are wrong.
“We are in diaspora. Nigerians in diaspora are a bit different from Nigerians in Nigeria because our relationships are not transactional. If we’re friends with you, it’s because we like you, not because we expect anything. At the same time, you don’t expect us to accept what we believe is wrong.”
He concluded by saying he has always taught his children to distinguish between right and wrong and to stand by the truth, adding that he has no intention of changing his principles at this stage of his life.
Watch the video here…
"The billions Tinubu has poured into his 2027 campaign, plus what his son Seyi has spent on the ‘City Boys’ movement, should have been enough to fix Nigeria’s problems."
— Canada-based Nigerian doctor pic.twitter.com/gvWoUbthxj— Kahdihna Luckki (@eluckki) August 2, 2026