Sen Oshiomhole Under Fire for Giving Wife Foot Massage on Private Jet
A short video featuring the Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, and his wife, Lara Fortes, has triggered reactions across various social media platforms.
In the footage sighted by Politics Nigeria, which began circulating widely on Monday, the former Edo State Governor is seen affectionately giving his wife a foot massage while the couple traveled in the comfort of a private jet.
While the clip highlights a quiet, romantic moment between the pair, it has drawn sharp criticism from a cross-section of Nigerians.
Many viewers viewed the display of luxury as insensitive, given the current economic climate in the country.
Some argued that the “ostentatious lifestyle” showcased in the video is a slap in the face to millions of citizens currently struggling with the rising cost of living and inflation.
The backlash was further intensified by the Senator’s recent public utterances regarding the state of the economy. Only days ago, Oshiomhole faced heavy scrutiny after he appeared on a national television program and claimed that “food is now too cheap in Nigeria.”
To many Nigerians, seeing the lawmaker enjoying the perks of a private jet while making such claims felt like a “sharp contrast” to the daily hardships faced by the masses.
Social media users have been vocal, with some accusing the political class of “hypocrisy” for preaching sacrifice to the public while living in absolute opulence.
However, a segment of the public defended the Senator, arguing that his private life and how he chooses to treat his wife should not be a matter of national concern.
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