Rep. Yusuf Gagdi’s Lavish Graduation Gift to Daughter Sparks Mixed Reactions

Yusuf Gagdi, a member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, gifted his teenage daughter a brand-new SUV to celebrate her graduation from secondary school. The lawmaker, representing the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Constituency, shared the news on social media, posting photos of his daughter with the new car and congratulating her on her achievement.

The gesture, coming at a time when many Nigerians are grappling with economic hardships, has triggered mixed reactions online. While some congratulated Gagdi‘s daughter on her graduation and praised him for rewarding her hard work, others criticized the lavish gift as insensitive and tone-deaf to the country’s current economic climate.

Critics argue that the money spent on the SUV could have been used to support the less privileged or fund educational initiatives in his constituency. They also question the source of the funds used to purchase the luxury vehicle, pointing to Nigerian lawmakers’ high salaries and allowances as a possible source.

In response to the backlash, Gagdi defended his decision, stating that the gift was a personal matter and a way to reward his daughter’s academic success. He emphasized that the car was not purchased with public funds and that he has the right to spend his personal money as he sees fit.

The controversy surrounding Gagdi‘s gift highlights the growing divide between the political elite and the average Nigerian, who are struggling to make ends meet in the face of rising inflation and economic uncertainty.