(DDM) – The media personality and Rufai Oseni has weighed in on the emergence of the Village Boy Movement, a political response to the high-profile City Boy Movement reportedly led by Seyi Tinubu.
During a live segment on Arise News, Oseni described the City Boy Movement as “delusional” if it assumes financial clout alone can determine electoral success. He argued that money, while influential, is not the ultimate deciding factor in Nigerian politics.
Oseni recalled the last general election, highlighting that monetary resources did not dictate outcomes, and predicted that future elections would similarly reflect the power of popular will rather than bank balances. He emphasized that political campaigns relying solely on wealth are misguided and unlikely to achieve lasting results.
“The upcoming elections will reveal the real impact of these financial strategies, and any irregularities will be exposed,” Oseni said, cautioning observers against overestimating the role of money in electoral politics.
The Arise News anchor added that those who continue to believe that money controls politics are entitled to their views, but practical outcomes often tell a different story.
The discussion sparked a flurry of reactions online. Supporters of Oseni praised his stance, while critics of the City Boy Movement highlighted what they perceive as undue influence from prominent backers such as Cubana Chiefpriest and Obi Cubana. Some commentators pointed to federal budget allocations as potential indirect support for City Boy initiatives, suggesting political favoritism may be at play.
Social media users weighed in with diverse opinions. One Instagram user, @oceanic_danga_marine, commented: “The worst mistake they did was to call it City Boy Movement for South-East. When time comes, we’ll show that money cannot dictate votes.” Another, @gmanindhouz1, praised Oseni personally: “Rufai Oseni, your generation will always know peace for standing out.”
Observers noted that the Village Boy Movement has gained momentum as a counterbalance to the City Boy initiative, especially among young voters in Nigeria’s southern regions. Analysts suggest that its rise may reshape political engagement, encouraging grassroots mobilization rather than reliance on financial clout alone.
Oseni’s remarks signal a growing debate over the role of money, influence, and social capital in the upcoming elections, reinforcing the idea that public sentiment, particularly among youth and civil society, could determine outcomes more decisively than elite-backed campaigns.
The Village Boy Movement, Oseni argues, embodies this principle: a rising political consciousness that challenges the assumption that monetary power guarantees electoral victory.
This exchange marks a defining moment in pre-election discourse, reflecting the increasing tension between wealth-driven political strategies and grassroots mobilization efforts across Nigeria.
