Nigerian Senator Spotted Buying ‘Black Market’ Fuel For Ferrari Amid Fuel Scarcity (Video)

Former Senator Dino Melaye, who represented Kogi West Senatorial District, has been spotted purchasing black market fuel for his Ferrari. The incident, captured in a video that has been widely circulated on social media, showed Melaye at an undisclosed location, filling up his striking red Ferrari, identifiable by its custom plate number ‘Dino 1’.

Watch the video below;

This incident comes amidst a severe fuel scarcity in Nigeria, which has driven many to seek alternative means to fuel their vehicles. The scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has led to long queues at petrol stations and inflated prices on the black market, affecting citizens from all walks of life, including high-profile individuals like Melaye.

The video has sparked a wave of reactions online, with many expressing their surprise at seeing the former senator, known for his flamboyant lifestyle, resorting to black market fuel. Melaye, who has always been in the public eye for his outspoken nature and luxurious tastes, is now at the center of a discussion highlighting the ongoing fuel crisis in the country.

Read some netizens’ reactions below;

blessedprinx : “Nothing is wrong with him buying black Market fuel, I don’t think videoing him was necessary tho”

comedian_mc_koko : “Na small small hardship dey start 😂😂😂”

david90 : “No big deal .. he is just a normal person like us.. we all go suffer ham together”

shoes_by_demokraft : “After pouring in the fuel… The ferrari start, Abi e no start???”

290maryann : “He’s a good person for trying to patronize them , black market is more expensive than that of the filling station ⛽ maybe he just wants to patronize their hustle and nothing else”

ogundi : “That is where him&his cohorts led the country to……”

louis_.vuiton : “Black market but him buy pass you wey go fuel station”

rider_jojoo : “Normally na big man they use black market ajeh 😂”

As the nation grapples with this fuel scarcity, the sight of a prominent political figure like Dino Melaye engaging in such activities underscores the severity of the situation. It remains to be seen how the government will address this pressing issue and what measures will be put in place to alleviate the struggles faced by ordinary Nigerians and public figures alike.
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