Oyo Senator Faces Backlash After Video Shows Student Sitting on His Lap During Meeting
Oyo APC governorship candidate Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli has faced criticism after a video showed a student sitting on his lap during a meeting with representatives of the Banking and Finance Students Association at The Polytechnic, Ibadan. In the video, the student appears tense while asking questions from his phone. Alli is seen touching the student's thigh as the student asks about unemployment and what he would do if elected governor. Alli responded that people must use what they have to get what they want and leverage available opportunities in the state. The clip has triggered outrage online, with many viewers describing the situation as inappropriate and an abuse of power. Others argued that the student appeared uncomfortable and may not have felt able to object.
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