Layla Ali Othman, wife of Plateau State House of Representatives member Yusuf Gagdi, has responded to critics regarding the purchase of a new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) for their teenage daughter, Aisha, as a secondary school graduation gift.
The controversy began when Gagdi gifted his daughter the luxurious SUV to celebrate her graduation from Lead British International School in Abuja. Amidst Nigeria’s current economic challenges, this move drew significant backlash from the public, who questioned the appropriateness of such an extravagant gift.
In a trending Facebook post on Sunday, Layla Ali Othman defended their decision, stating, “If you want to give information, you should get your facts right. It is a 2021 model. And yes, it is equally expensive. We are proud of our child, as she did very well in school.”
She emphasized that the purchase was made with their personal funds and not with constituency money or government-allocated funds. “Yes, we bought her the car because we could afford it. If you do not believe, kindly argue with your ancestors,” she added, addressing the critics directly.
The statement aimed to clarify the source of the funds used for the purchase and to assert the family’s right to spend their money as they see fit.
