A group of Nigerians, apparently struggling with hunger and economic hardship, were seen chasing an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign bus in Abuja as bread and packs of rice were distributed to residents ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a video, several people were seen running after a moving van, struggling to collect the food items being thrown or handed out from the vehicle.

The people, including youths and adults, moved rapidly alongside the vehicle as it drove through the area, with some stretching their hands towards the van in an attempt to collect the packs of rice and bread.

The footage showed the scramble for the food items as the moving vehicle continued along the road, with residents following it for an opportunity to receive the distributed provisions.

The incident comes amid growing concerns over food insecurity, rising living costs and worsening economic hardship faced by millions of Nigerians.

Nigeria has experienced significant increases in the prices of food and other essential commodities in recent years, leaving many households struggling to afford basic necessities.

The distribution of food items during political campaigns has also continued to generate debate over the use of palliatives and other material incentives to attract voters ahead of elections.

However, the scenes have raised questions about the extent of economic hardship in the country, particularly the desperation of citizens to obtain basic food items during political activities.