Viral Osun Rice Video Triggers Political Storm as Woman Praises APC Candidate

A viral video from Osun State shows a woman distributing rice to residents while urging support for the All Progressives Congress ahead of the governorship election.

In the footage circulating on X and other social-media platforms, the woman praises a politician she calls "Oyebanji" and asks people to vote for the APC candidate.

What the Video Clearly Shows

The woman says the rice was sent for distribution and links the gesture to support for an APC candidate.

The clip therefore combines two elements at once: food distribution and a direct political appeal.

Name Confusion in the Clip

The woman refers to "Oyebanji," but the APC candidate in the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election is Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO).

That mismatch has become part of the online discussion, with users debating whether she misspoke or whether the name was repeated inaccurately as the clip spread.

How People Are Reacting

Critics on social media said the clip reflects how economic hardship can shape campaign messaging when food support is linked to voting requests.

Others argued that residents facing high living costs may accept food assistance while still making their own decision at the polls.

What Is Confirmed and What Is Not

What is confirmed from the circulating video is that rice was distributed and a political appeal was made.

Whether the event legally amounts to vote buying would depend on evidence and official electoral or law-enforcement findings beyond the clip itself.

Election Context

The controversy surfaced in the final stretch before the Osun governorship vote, where every campaign activity is receiving close public scrutiny.