Prado SUV Controversy Rocks Party as 36 State and FCT Youth Leaders Issue Vote of No Confidence in Dayo Israel, Demand Apology and Threaten Boycott
Prado SUV Controversy Rocks Party as 36 State and FCT Youth Leaders Issue Vote of No Confidence in Dayo Israel, Demand Apology and Threaten Boycott
…36 State And FCT Youth Leaders Accuse Israel Of Running APC Youth Wing As A One-Man Show, Demand Direct Engagement With Party Leadership Amid Prado SUV Controversy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been confronted with a fresh internal leadership dispute after a group identifying itself as the 36 State and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) APC Youth Leaders’ Forum issued a vote of no confidence in the party’s National Youth Leader, Hon. Dayo Israel.
In a communiqué dated October 26, 2026, and addressed to the APC National Chairman, the forum accused Israel of sidelining state youth leaders, organising political activities without their involvement and allegedly making false claims about the distribution of vehicles to state youth leaders.Follow Politics
The group demanded an apology from Israel within 24 hours over the alleged claims, insisting that its members had not received any cars from him or his associates.
The communiqué also called for an immediate meeting involving all state youth leaders to develop an inclusive strategy for grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development comes amid public debate over the reported distribution of brand-new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs to selected APC youth leaders, an initiative Israel previously announced on social media while acknowledging the support of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.
The state youth leaders’ statement introduces a new dimension to the controversy, raising questions about internal consultation, representation and coordination within the ruling party’s youth structure.
APC Youth Leaders Accuse Dayo Israel Of Running A One-Man Show
In their communiqué, the forum expressed concern over what it described as Israel’s failure to carry state youth leaders along in his activities.
According to the group, the National Youth Leader had consistently operated the youth wing without adequately involving the elected youth leaders responsible for grassroots mobilisation across the federation.
The forum alleged that youth programmes, rallies and political engagements had been organised in different states without prior notification, invitations or participation from the substantive state youth leaders.Follow Politics
The group argued that such an approach undermined the role of state-level structures in coordinating party activities and preparing young supporters for the forthcoming elections.
It maintained that the APC’s electoral mobilisation strategy would be more effective if state youth leaders were involved in planning and implementing programmes within their respective jurisdictions.
The allegations were presented as the forum’s position in the communiqué. Dayo Israel’s response to the specific accusations was not included in the document supplied to Tarakirivoice for this report.Read Newspapers
24-Hour Ultimatum Over Alleged False Claims About Vehicle Donations
One of the most contentious demands in the communiqué concerns allegations that Israel claimed to have distributed vehicles to state youth leaders.
The forum rejected the alleged claim, insisting that its members had not received cars from the National Youth Leader or his associates.
The communiqué stated:
“We demand an apology from Dayo Israel within 24 hours for false accusations of distributing cars to state youth leaders or we shall be forced to go to the press. Sir, we didn’t receive any car from Dayo Israel or associates.”
The group warned that it could take its grievances to the media if the demand was not addressed within the stipulated period.
However, the document does not provide the exact statement allegedly made by Israel that prompted the demand, and Tarakirivoice has not independently established the circumstances surrounding the disputed claim.
The distinction is important because Israel had previously announced the presentation of Prado SUVs to selected youth leaders. That announcement does not, by itself, establish that all state youth leaders received vehicles.
The forum’s denial therefore raises questions about the identities of the selected beneficiaries, the criteria used to choose them and whether the distribution was intended for particular individuals rather than the entire state youth leadership structure.
Prado SUV Controversy Returns To The Spotlight
The dispute recalls Tarakirivoice’s earlier report, published under the headline:Read Newspapers
“Luxury SUVs For APC Loyalists, But What About Hungry Nigerians? Remi Tinubu’s 2026 Prado Donation Ignites Public Debate!”
In that report, Tarakirivoice examined Israel’s announcement that brand-new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs had been presented to selected APC youth leaders to support their election mobilisation activities.
Israel had publicly acknowledged the support of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and linked the vehicles to the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
He also pledged to pursue APC victories at polling-unit level.Buy Maps
The announcement attracted criticism from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), which estimated that seven vehicles visible in the video could cost approximately ₦1.015 billion, using an estimated price of ₦145 million per vehicle.
That figure was the opposition party’s estimate, not an independently verified purchase price.
The available announcement did not establish the complete number of vehicles distributed, their actual acquisition cost or the precise source of funding.
Neither the reported vehicle presentation nor the current communiqué establishes that public funds were used to acquire the SUVs.
The latest disagreement, however, raises a separate question: whether the distribution of vehicles to selected beneficiaries has generated dissatisfaction among youth leaders who say they were excluded from the process or were wrongly represented.
The communiqué does not establish that the dispute over vehicle distribution was the sole reason for the vote of no confidence. The forum also listed broader complaints about consultation, participation and the management of youth activities.
Forum Rejects Activities Coordinated By National Youth Leader
Beyond demanding an apology, the forum announced that it was dissociating itself from activities organised by Israel.
It urged the APC National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) to engage directly with the state youth leaders rather than channel their activities exclusively through the National Youth Leader.
The communiqué stated that the forum wanted the party leadership to address the grievances and establish a more inclusive arrangement for coordinating youth mobilisation.
It also called for an immediate meeting of all state youth leaders to review the situation and develop strategies for the forthcoming elections.
The group warned that failure to address its complaints could compel members to withdraw from activities coordinated by Israel’s office.
Such a position, if maintained by the signatories, could complicate coordination between the party’s national youth leadership and its state-level structures.
However, the extent of the group’s representation and the position of individual state youth leaders would require further confirmation.
APC Leadership Asked To Intervene
The forum reaffirmed its loyalty to the APC National Chairman, the National Working Committee, President Bola Tinubu and the party.Track Exec Orders
Its communiqué therefore presents the dispute as a demand for changes in the management of the party’s youth structure rather than an announced departure from the APC.
By asking the national leadership to deal directly with the state youth leaders, the group is seeking intervention at the highest level of the party’s organisational structure.
The immediate question is whether the national leadership will convene the requested meeting, investigate the allegations and facilitate a resolution between Israel and the aggrieved youth leaders.
The communiqué does not indicate whether the National Chairman or the NWC had responded to the demands as of the time of this report.
What The Dispute Means For APC’s 2027 Mobilisation
With the 2027 general elections approaching, political parties are expected to intensify grassroots engagement, voter mobilisation and internal organisation.Follow Politics
State youth leaders can play a significant role in coordinating party activities at local levels, while national youth leadership is responsible for broader coordination and engagement.
The allegations in the communiqué point to a disagreement over how these responsibilities should be managed within the APC.
If the complaints are substantiated, the party may need to clarify consultation procedures, beneficiary-selection arrangements and the respective responsibilities of national and state youth structures.
The dispute also highlights the importance of clear communication when political leaders announce benefits intended for selected members of a larger organisation.
Where a programme is described broadly as support for youth leaders, transparent information about eligibility and selection can help prevent misunderstandings about who is entitled to participate or benefit.
Nevertheless, the allegations in the communiqué should not be treated as independently established findings without further evidence and a response from the person accused.
Questions Dayo Israel And APC Leadership Must Address
The unfolding dispute raises several questions that could help clarify the situation:
What specific statement allegedly prompted the forum to accuse Israel of making false claims about vehicle distribution?
Which individuals received the reported Prado SUVs, and what criteria were used to select them?
Were the state youth leaders consulted before youth mobilisation programmes were organised in their states?
Has the APC National Chairman received the communiqué, and will the NWC convene the requested meeting?
What steps will the party take to resolve the disagreement and coordinate its youth mobilisation structure ahead of 2027?
Answers to these questions would help establish the facts behind the disagreement and clarify the positions of the parties involved.
What Happens Next?
The 36 State and FCT APC Youth Leaders’ Forum has demanded an apology within 24 hours, called for an inclusive meeting and announced its decision to dissociate itself from activities coordinated by Israel.
Whether the dispute leads to a negotiated settlement or a wider confrontation within the party’s youth structure remains to be seen.
For now, the controversy places the relationship between the APC’s national youth leadership and state youth leaders under scrutiny, while bringing renewed attention to the earlier Prado SUV distribution announcement.
Tarakirivoice Newspaper will continue to monitor the development, including any response from Dayo Israel, the APC National Chairman and the National Working Committee.Read Newspapers
The central question remains: Can the APC resolve the disagreement between its national and state youth structures before the 2027 elections, or will the dispute deepen internal divisions over representation, consultation and political mobilisation?.
