Daniel Solomon, a self-identified member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Delta State, has sparked widespread attention with a viral video in which he urgently appeals to the government to take custody of his six children. The distressed father, who claims to have sold his property to fund political campaigns in the 2023 elections, says he can no longer care for his family due to severe economic pressure.
72-Hour Ultimatum to Government
In the video, Solomon issues a stark 72-hour ultimatum to the APC-led government, warning that if no intervention arrives within that timeframe, he might take a drastic and irreversible step. He pleads with viewers to share the video widely so it reaches the relevant authorities, emphasizing his desperation.
Speaking partly in Pidgin English, Solomon says: "I beg, I want make you help me post this video, make it reach whoever is concerned. I beg you. I want make them come carry my six children from me within 72 hours because I'm not going to take care of them again. But if they don't come carry them within 72 hours, after 72 hours I'll get no other option than to put something for food, make all of us eat, make everything kuku end."
Accusations Against an APC Senator
Beyond financial hardship, Solomon holds a serving APC senator from Delta State responsible for his total financial ruin. He alleges that he lost six vehicles, his home, his marriage, and the opportunity to complete his legal education as a direct result of that senator's actions. The specific identity of the senator was not disclosed in the video.
Solomon also makes a separate appeal to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other political leaders, reminding them of his active campaigning on their behalf during the 2023 general elections. He claims he sold personal property to fund those campaign efforts and expresses deep disappointment at receiving nothing in return.
Plea for Inclusion in Empowerment Schemes
Addressing the governor directly, Solomon points out that the administration has reached other Nigerians through empowerment schemes, and he pleads to be included before his situation deteriorates beyond recovery. He urges that his children be placed under government care immediately.
The video has ignited discussions on social media about the unfulfilled promises often made to grassroots political supporters and the economic realities facing many Nigerians.
Context: Political and Economic Climate
This incident comes amid broader concerns over economic hardship in Nigeria. In a related development, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, recently argued that the economic hardship and insecurity cannot be solely blamed on President Bola Tinubu. Kalu suggested that politicians often provide the President with a distorted view of the country's situation, as reported by Legit.ng.
The viral video underscores the growing desperation among some citizens and the challenges faced by political parties in managing the expectations of their supporters.
