Man Who Threatened to Burn His Int'l Passport if Tinubu Didn't Win in 2023 Cries Out for Help

Man Who Threatened to Burn His Int'l Passport if Tinubu Didn't Win in 2023 Cries Out for Help

  • A man who vowed to burn his passport if Tinubu lost the 2023 election now pleads for help, lamenting hardship despite his strong campaign support
  • He says he spent his money and energy promoting Tinubu, even writing his name on his motorcycle, but now can't afford fuel or food
  • The man now begs supporters of Peter Obi to survive, sparking mixed reactions online about loyalty, regret, and the nation’s economic state

A Nigerian man who once vowed to burn his international passport if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not win the 2023 presidential election has cried out for help, lamenting that life has become unbearable despite his unflinching support during the campaign.

His story was shared by a user, @ChuksEricE, on X (formerly Twitter), accompanied by a video showing the man expressing frustration over his current situation.

A Tinubu campaigner from 2023 now cries out over severe hunger.
Hunger strikes man who passionately supported Tinubu in 2023. Photo credit: Kola Sulaiman/@ChuksEricE
Source: Twitter

In the video, the man recalled how he publicly pledged to destroy his international passport and urged that Nigeria be divided into three parts if Tinubu failed to emerge as president.

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He described himself as a passionate supporter who campaigned with his own money, energy and resources.

“I voted for Tinubu. Na me talk say if Tinubu no enter, I go burn my international passport. I no be Nigerian again.
“I even say make dem divide Nigeria, Calabar go their own, Urhobo go, Ijaw go, Ogoja and Benue go their own," he said.

Campaigning cost me money and strength

He revealed that he went as far as inscribing Tinubu’s name on his motorcycle, which he bought with his personal funds, to show loyalty during the elections.

“I use my power, money and effort take campaign and vote for Tinubu.
“See my bike, I write Tinubu’s name on am with my hand, but now I no get money to even buy fuel for the same bike," he lamented.

The man said he had never imagined that he would end up begging to survive, despite his sacrifices for the president.

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I now beg those who voted for Obi

Man Who Threatened to Burn His Int'l Passport if Tinubu Didn't Win in 2023 Cries Out for Help
Man Who Threatened to Burn His Int'l Passport if Tinubu Didn't Win in 2023 Cries Out for Help
Source: Twitter

In a deeply emotional tone, he said he now relies on those who supported Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in 2023, to survive.

“Even to chop na problem. Na people wey vote Peter Obi I dey beg for money to eat and buy fuel. Dem dey laugh me," he said.

He added that his public declaration of support for Tinubu has now become a source of mockery in his community.

“Dem dey laugh me, Baba. Help us, make dem no laugh me again.”

Nigerians react with mixed feelings

The video has triggered mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing sympathy while others criticised the man’s earlier political zeal.

@charliebeato: “I don’t understand… should Asiwaju send you monthly data and jollof rice too?”
@vian337: “The bike will be useful for 2027 elections, he should not panic, on your mandate we shall fall.”

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@riseabove8boi: “Anu we-obi na egbu Azu.. nwanze Nwa Odue.. anthonia si nmu kene yo.. ada na egbu Azu.. I de listen to the background song.. make he sell the bike chop.. many people don sell their own take eat.”
@felixherbt: “Someone who is still cohabiting with his parents, eating mama thank you, who can’t think any good his life, is somewhere waiting to laugh at PO, a Billionaire who has donated over one billion to charity. Your stupidity is higher than mountain Everest!”
@Alhajidon: “Person go just dey pass through a lot una go dey make am dey laugh anyhow for this app.”
@MarketKingAlex: “Logical thinking needs to be taught from nursery to tertiary institutions in Nigeria. I mean look at this guy he’s clearly not illiterate but lacks critical thinking to know that a man like Tinubu cannot bring good governance to Nigeria.”

“Nigerians hungry, not happy,” Fayemi blasts Tinubu

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Previously, Legit.ng reported that former Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

In a trending video, Fayemi, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that many Nigerians are suffering and are unlikely to support Tinubu's government in the next general election.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ezra Ukanwa (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944

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