Cute Abiola says he sold one of his cars as he appeals to Tinubu over power and hardship

Comedian and skit maker The Cute Abiola has joined Nigerians complaining about poor electricity supply and economic hardship, in videos addressed directly to President Bola Tinubu.
What he said
In one video shared online on Friday, 6 November 2026, the content creator said his solar power system had gone off because of heavy use during the long power outages in his area. He appealed to the President to help Nigerians, saying everywhere was hot, there was no light and the suffering was too much. In another video, he said he had just sold one of his cars to ease his financial situation, explaining that he owed people money and still needed funds to shoot new content. He added that he hoped things would not get to the point where he had to sell his house.
Background
Abiola, whose real name is Abdulgafar Ahmed, became popular for his comedy skits and is a former member of the Nigerian Navy. His complaints come as consumers in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo states report renewed power outages, which the federal government has blamed on gas shortages, maintenance problems and reduced hydropower generation. The government has also started paying a ₦50,000 monthly relief grant to selected households.
How people reacted
Many fans sympathised and said his videos reflected what millions of Nigerians are going through. Some critics said he had not praised the government when things were going well for him and was now blaming the President, while others said public figures should be free to speak about their struggles.
- Cute Abiola says his solar system has run down.
- He says he sold one of his cars to settle debts.
- Outages have hit several states this week.



