Private Jet Video Sparks Outrage as Adeyanju Questions Oshiomhole’s Wealth
A viral video showing former Edo State Governor and serving Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, aboard a private jet with an unidentified woman has triggered widespread outrage and renewed debate over the lifestyles of Nigerian politicians.
The short clip, which has been circulating on X since Monday, captures Oshiomhole appearing relaxed and cheerful inside the private aircraft, with a moment that social media users interpreted as inappropriate, further fueling public criticism.
Reacting to the video, human rights activist Deji Adeyanju condemned what he described as the senator’s extravagant lifestyle, questioning the source of his wealth. Adeyanju contrasted Oshiomhole’s current status with his background as a former textile worker and ex-national leader of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
“Comrade wey dey ball! Politics money is sweet. A former textile worker living like Pablo Escobar,” Adeyanju wrote. He further challenged Oshiomhole to explain his wealth, noting the absence of any known inheritance or major business interests outside politics.
The video has since sparked intense discussions online about the conduct of public office holders, elite privilege, wealth accumulation through politics, and the growing gap between Nigeria’s political class and the general population.
