A video showing the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, distributing cash to individuals has triggered widespread reactions online. The footage, which emerged in the third week of January 2026, captures the union leader personally handing out N5,000 notes to people standing in a queue at an outdoor rally.
Public Display in APC Attire Draws Attention
In the now-viral clip, MC Oluomo is seen dressed in attire branded with the insignia of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He notably wore a fez cap adorned with President Bola Tinubu's famous signature symbol and the '4+4' sign, a motif associated with Tinubu's political campaigns. The recipients in the queue gladly accepted the money from him directly. This public display of generosity comes just days after MC Oluomo gave a speech at the NURTW's Zone 4 Zonal Delegates Conference in Ilorin on Wednesday, January 17, 2026.
Actor Emeka and Netizens Weigh In
The video quickly drew commentary from various quarters, including the Nollywood industry. Actor Emeka Nwagbaraocha reacted with sarcasm, posting on social media to ostensibly praise MC Oluomo. He wrote, "He even gave it to them himself, so nobody will cheat them. A very kind-hearted man." His remark was widely interpreted as a subtle critique of the gesture.
The online discourse expanded rapidly, with many Nigerians connecting the cash handout to the approaching 2027 general elections. A compilation of social media reactions reveals a spectrum of opinions:
- @abazwhyllzz commented: "Them just dey buy dem with 5k, lmao."
- @zenmagafrica stated: "Poverty is the weapon. Hunger is the vote .... Nigerians need to be saved from these wicked and ruthless leaders."
- @adejare_stephen offered a different view: "MC Oluomo showing support in his own way — that 5k may be small, but to many people it means food on the table and relief for the day. Commendable gesture."
- @ITS_INNERCHILD argued: "Let’s not pretend this is charity. This is not kindness. This is politics. This is APC doing what they have mastered for years: buying loyalty with crumbs."
- @ToniRhymze noted: "Kneeling down to accept the least only goes to show the hunger going on..."
Broader Context and Political Undertones
MC Oluomo is a well-known political figure and a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu. The timing and very public nature of this cash distribution, complete with clear party branding, have led many observers to label it as early grassroots campaigning. The act taps into longstanding debates about voter inducement and the exploitation of economic hardship for political gain in Nigeria.
This incident also occurs against a backdrop of internal dynamics within the NURTW. Legit.ng had previously reported on tensions at a party hosted by Fuji star KWAM 1 in Lagos, where a faction loyal to Mustapha Sego expressed displeasure over the public recognition of MC Oluomo as the union's head.
The viral video of the N5,000 handout has successfully shifted focus back to the intersection of money, poverty, and politics, setting the tone for conversations expected to dominate the run-up to the 2027 electoral cycle.
