Oyo ADC candidate hands out corn to supporters in viral video
Taofeek Adegoke, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, has drawn attention after a video showed him distributing boiled corn to supporters by the roadside. In the footage, Adegoke personally handed out corn as people gathered around, calling him “Mr Governor” and chanting slogans. The gesture sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising his humility and others seeing it as a typical campaign move. Public displays like this have become common among Nigerian politicians during election periods.
What we know
- Taofeek Adegoke was seen distributing boiled corn to supporters in a roadside setting.
- Supporters hailed him and insisted on receiving the corn directly from Adegoke, describing it as a blessing.
- The video went viral, leading to both praise for his humility and criticism as a campaign tactic.
- Social media users expressed mixed opinions, with some calling the gesture genuine and others dismissing it as an old political strategy.
- Such public acts of humility are frequently observed among politicians during Nigerian election campaigns.
