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Pat Utomi denounces APC’s billion‑naira SUVs for youth leaders
Updated 11:34 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 08:19 WAT · 5 outlets reporting
Professor Pat Utomi, a senior NDC member, slammed the All Progressives Congress for allocating luxury sport‑utility vehicles to a select group of party youth leaders. He noted that each Prado costs over ₦100 million, a sum that could fund many ambulances for the nation. Utomi contrasted the lavish spend with the modest salaries earned by Nigerian soldiers.
What we know
- Pat Utomi criticised APC for giving luxury SUVs to youth leaders
- Seven SUVs are reportedly priced above ₦100 million each
- Utomi highlighted the disparity with soldiers’ low pay
Why it matters: The criticism raises public debate over fiscal priorities and the welfare of security personnel.
Sources
- Soldiers earn peanuts, APC youth leader flaunts billion-naira SUVs — Utomi – Vanguard,
- ‘They Must Think We’re Fools’ – Utomi Blows Hot As APC Youth Leader Flaunts Billion-naira SUVs – Naija News,
- Soldiers earn peanuts, APC shares luxury SUVs, Utomi fumes – The Sun,
- Soldiers Paid “Peanuts” While APC Youth Leader Flaunts Billion-Naira SUVs — Utomi – Nigerian Eye,
- Utomi slams APC over luxury SUVs amid soldiers’ poor salaries – Daily Post,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Daily Post
- – Story published – 4 outlets
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