“You Need To Be Ruthless To Rise From Poverty”- Man Stirs Reactions Online

• A Nigerian man sparked online debate with his views on escaping poverty.
• He shared his perspective in a viral video on X (formerly Twitter).
• The man suggested that individuals from underprivileged backgrounds should prioritize personal advancement.

A Nigerian man recently stirred debate online after sharing his bold perspective on escaping poverty. In a video that went viral on X (formerly Twitter), he suggested that people from underprivileged backgrounds may need to focus on personal advancement, sometimes even at the expense of emotional obligations.

He explained, “If you come from a poor background, for at least five years, you might need a certain level of ruthlessness. You’ll witness loved ones struggling, and there will be moments when you can help but choose not to. This approach is often what allows people to break free from poverty.”

The man emphasized that escaping poverty can demand difficult choices, including creating distance from individuals or circumstances that could impede progress. He highlighted that dedicating this period entirely to self-improvement often lays the foundation for future stability, enabling people to eventually support others.

The video has sparked a range of reactions online. Some users acknowledged the harshness of his viewpoint but agreed with its underlying truth, while others noted that such strategies have worked for certain individuals.

See post below:

“For everyone coming from a p00r background, at a level, for atleast 5 years of your life, you need a level of w!ckedness, you’ll see people that you love suff£ring and you won’t do anything about it even when you can. It’s just the way to come out of p0verty, it’s the way… pic.twitter.com/5fvg7igoxW

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) April 8, 2026

In other news… A Nigerian woman has sparked reactions online after criticising recent political developments and raising concerns about opposition dynamics ahead of future elections.Daily News Digest
In a viral video circulating on social media, the lady questioned the state of internal crises within opposition parties, referencing figures such as Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
According to her, similar patterns of internal conflict have emerged across multiple parties, including the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party, raising questions about whether such issues are coincidental or influenced by external political pressure.Nigerian News Subscription
She said:
“If you say you’re the Jagaban, you’re the almighty, let other people contest with you so that you can win. What we’re seeing in ADC now happened with Labour Party and PDP, why’s it that it’s only where Peter Obi goes that this problem is?”
The woman further alleged that recent political movements and alliances may have unsettled the ruling party, suggesting that the growing strength of opposition figures is being closely monitored.
“Because Tinubu has seen the deflection of Kwankwaso, they have seen the power and what ADC can do, they’ve been having sleepless nights and doing everything possible to cripple opposition.”