LAGOS: A campaign bus belonging to Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has become the subject of public ridicule after getting stuck on a severely damaged and waterlogged road in Alaba Market, Lagos State.
The incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, showed the APC-branded Toyota Hiace minibus struggling to navigate the muddy road as its occupants and some bystanders attempted to push the vehicle out of the difficult situation.
The bus, which reportedly carried APC campaign branding and portraits of political candidates, became trapped in the muddy section of the road, attracting the attention of traders, residents and passers-by.
Rather than simply assisting the occupants, some bystanders were heard mocking the situation, with one voice reportedly declaring: “APC is trapped today. Nobody will push it.”
The incident quickly turned into an opportunity for Nigerians to express frustration over the condition of public infrastructure, particularly the state of roads in commercial areas such as Alaba Market.
Several social media users used the incident to question the performance of political leaders and the condition of roads despite repeated government promises to improve infrastructure and living conditions.
Prominent Nigerian economist and political commentator, Professor Pat Utomi, also reacted to the development in a sarcastic post.
“Worry not; all the bus driver needs to endure this terrible road, abandoned by the government, is renewed hope,” Utomi wrote.
His comment appeared to draw attention to the contrast between political campaign promises and the everyday infrastructure challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
The Alaba Market incident comes barely a month after a similar occurrence reportedly happened in Ebonyi State, where another APC campaign bus became trapped on a badly damaged road.
The recurrence of such incidents has renewed conversations about road infrastructure, public accountability and the gap between political messaging and the daily experiences of citizens.
For traders and residents who depend on accessible roads for transportation and commercial activities, poor road conditions can affect business operations, increase transportation costs and make movement difficult.
Although the viral incident has generated considerable online reactions, it has also brought renewed attention to the need for sustainable road construction, maintenance and improved infrastructure across Nigerian communities.
