Nigerian Cab Driver Breaks Down Over Harsh Economy, Slams APC Govt

• A Nigerian cab driver in Ilorin has publicly criticized the APC-led government, highlighting his struggle to support his family despite long workdays.

• The post was published on X, formerly known as Twitter, showcasing the information.

A Nigerian cab driver in Ilorin has gone viral after expressing deep frustration over the harsh economic conditions under the APC-led government, revealing that he struggles to feed his family despite working tirelessly every day.

In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @omoelerinjare, the driver can be seen inside his car, openly discussing the grim realities of his daily hustle.

He explained that although he earns about ₦20,000 per day, he spends ₦1,200 on fuel and other costs, leaving him with just ₦3,000 at the end of the day. Despite owning the car he drives, he said it’s not enough to keep up with basic family needs.

“I own the car, but I don’t have enough money to feed my kids and wife. The APC government will never make it.”

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"The government of APC, all of them will not d!e well in this world, on judgement day and in h3llf!re, I am the owner of this car I worked very hard, I hardly take 3k home daily, I can't feed my family. God Almighty will help us remove APC come next elections" – A Cab Driver pic.twitter.com/1EvjEUOBjl

— ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ (@omoelerinjare) July 8, 2025

The emotional outburst has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians echoing the driver’s sentiments and calling for urgent government reforms to address rising living costs.

Reacting to the post…

@Oracle_Osha: “Those that act like people are not suffering,are those that benefit from this incompetent administration. Ogun kee dem all. Even some of them are not doing well offline..”

@Aniomaman: “You’ll actually think they have seen enough but come next election, selective amnesia will set it and they’ll tell you this government is the next best thing after agege bread. Nigerian politicians haven’t shown us the shege that will make us say ENOUGH, until then.”

@NkyEzenwa: “Same man will collect 5k and vote for APC in 2027.. Dey play.”

@teejayviruz: “Give an 1 derica of rice during campaign, he go still vote Apc.”