“If They Have That Much Money, Build Schools and Hospitals” – Canada-Based Doctor Speaks on Tinubu, Seyi’s Alleged 2027 Campaign Spending

• A Canada-based Nigerian doctor has gone viral after questioning the alleged level of spending on the 2027 election campaign, saying the money would be better invested in infrastructure, healthcare, education and electricity.
• The doctor also argued that the President’s son should not be more visible in public political activities than the President himself.
• Despite receiving criticism and threats over his comments, the doctor said he would continue to speak his mind and stand by what he believes is right.

A Canada-based Nigerian doctor has sparked reactions on social media after questioning what he described as the huge amount of money allegedly being deployed for the 2027 election campaign, arguing that such resources should be invested in national development instead.

In a viral video, the doctor said that if the funds reportedly being used for campaign activities were channelled into critical sectors such as education, healthcare, electricity and road infrastructure, they would have a greater impact on the lives of Nigerians.

Reflecting on recent political developments, he said the past six weeks had been emotionally difficult for many people in Nigeria’s South-East following the emergence of what he described as a coalition involving President Bola Tinubu’s son and some prominent Igbo figures.

He acknowledged that every child has the right to support their parent but said his concern was the alleged scale of campaign spending.

“Every son should support his dad. But the two things I don’t like about it is one, if they have access to this much money they’re using for campaign, they should have used it to build schools, build roads, electricity, hospitals and God knows I would have been the highest cheerleader in diaspora.”

The doctor also argued that the President’s son should not be more visible in public political activities than the President himself.

Addressing criticism over his comments, he revealed that he had received numerous messages and threats but insisted he would continue to speak his mind.

“I’ve lived my life. I’m happy, I have peace of mind. I’ve worked as a doctor for 25 years. I just can’t tell you a lie. I’ll always stand on the truth.”

He added that although some people might disagree with his views or choose to unfollow him, everyone has the right to hold different opinions.

Speaking about Nigerians abroad, the doctor said relationships in the diaspora are largely built on shared values rather than personal interests.

“We are in diaspora. Nigerians in diaspora are a bit different from Nigerians in Nigeria because our relationships are not transactional. If we’re friends with you, it’s because we like you, not because we expect anything. At the same time, you don’t expect us to accept what we believe is wrong.”

He concluded by saying he has always taught his children to distinguish between right and wrong and to stand by the truth, adding that he has no intention of changing his principles at this stage of his life.