The short clip, widely shared on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms on Thursday, September 17, 2026, shows a green vehicle parked on a dusty road with its doors open.
The car is covered in campaign materials featuring images of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, along with the text “TINUBU/SHETIMA 2027” and “Powered By High Chief TOMPOLO.” Several men in traditional attire are seen around the vehicle.
Many posts accompanying the video used the Pidgin English caption “Fuel don finish for Tinubu campaign vehicle,” with some users interpreting the scene as the vehicle having stalled due to lack of petrol and needing to be pushed or assisted. The footage quickly attracted thousands of views, likes, and comments, many linking it to current high fuel prices in parts of the country.
The branding on the vehicle connects it to the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a grassroots support group founded by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo).
In early September 2026, the group launched its northern operations in Katsina State, where it inaugurated 34 local government coordinators and distributed campaign vehicles to them during a ceremony at the People’s Square. Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda attended the event and pledged the state’s support for Tinubu’s re-election.
The viral video has circulated against the backdrop of ongoing public debate over petrol prices, which have risen significantly in recent months, and early political mobilisation activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Supporters of the administration have described the distribution of campaign materials as part of organised grassroots engagement, while critics have used moments like this to comment on economic hardships.
No official confirmation of the vehicle’s location, the exact reason it stopped, or whether it was physically pushed has been issued by the Tinubu campaign, the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, or Tompolo’s representatives. The authenticity and full context of the circulating clip have not been independently verified by mainstream news outlets at the time of reporting.
The video continues to generate discussion online as various groups intensify preparations for the next presidential election cycle.
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