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A video of an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign van stuck in deep muddy floodwater on a poorly maintained road has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread mockery from Nigerians who highlighted the irony of the ruling party’s vehicle being stranded by the country’s infrastructure challenges.
The clip, first shared on Wednesday by X user @ramotuolaniyi, shows a white APC-branded van bearing large posters of President Bola Tinubu with the slogans “Re-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” “Renewed Hope,” and the party logo.
The vehicle is partially submerged in murky floodwater on a commercial street lined with shops and market stalls. Onlookers stand around watching, while some individuals wade through the water near the van. One person appears to interact with the vehicle as it remains immobilized.
In the accompanying caption, the user wrote: “Nigerians mock and jeer as APC bus got stuck in a dilapidated road. APC supporters fail to realise that they are also victims of Tinubu’s ineptitude.”
The approximately 34-second video quickly gained traction, amassing thousands of views, likes, and reposts within hours. Commenters used the moment to criticize the state of roads under the current administration, arguing that even ruling-party campaign activities are not insulated from the effects of neglected infrastructure. Replies included remarks that the APC was “supplying campaign content” and that Nigerians across party lines were “tired” of the situation.
The exact location of the incident has not been independently confirmed, though the flooded market street and surrounding shops suggest a typical urban commercial area affected by poor drainage and road maintenance, a common complaint in many Nigerian cities during the rainy season.
Poor road conditions and flooding remain persistent issues nationwide, frequently cited by motorists, traders, and residents as sources of daily hardship, economic losses, and safety risks. Successive governments have faced criticism over the slow pace of road rehabilitation and drainage improvements.
The viral clip adds to a series of social media moments in which political messaging collides with everyday realities on Nigerian roads. As of Wednesday afternoon, the original post continued to circulate widely, with users sharing it as an illustration of broader frustrations over infrastructure.
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