In view of the governorship elections in Edo State taking place on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, an APC  banner surfaced online, inviting voters to come chow free Akara.

It is a curious choice for a party favour, seeing as money, bags of rice and other assortments used to be the way to go. Is this the hand of recession showing itself at party level?

Here’s what Nigerians think:

APC free Akara for all? Who comes up with these things? ? pic.twitter.com/ifuYZPN3gg

— A.S. Aruwa (@MusadiqZ) September 26, 2016

As #edodecides, Collectors of Akara,Rice,wrappers,5k should note dat dey won't be remembered after d elections!! @APCNigeria @OfficialPDPNig

— Kokori (@Jordankokori) September 26, 2016

Bread is now expensive hence the reason for only akara……flour don cost? https://t.co/Rjtz903gSM

— Bunmi Esther Olufuwa (@estillo) September 26, 2016

Before Recession….Rice
After Recession…..Akara
(Depression………..pure water) pic.twitter.com/uGcoXqsbNn

— The Republican (@9grrepublican) September 26, 2016

AKARA PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS

— Igenegbale Adolphus (@Noble_Crew) September 26, 2016

So I located this place but Like other promises of @APCNigeria, even this akara matter in #EdoDecides is All Promises Cancelled ???? pic.twitter.com/Yk6KprzA7U

— Demola Olarewaju (@DemolaRewaju) September 26, 2016

this afternoon? We don't do Akara in the afternoon in Benin. @APCNigeria

— MIKOYO OGHENETEGA (@tmikoyo) September 26, 2016

But where is the (agege) bread spot @APCNigeria??

It is insensitive and an insult to serve Akara on its own.

pic.twitter.com/Y4ub9T1nfh

— Chi (@JajaPhD) September 26, 2016

When Aisha rice fails, Akara answereth all things. ??? pic.twitter.com/AaROV8hXc2

— Mr Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) September 26, 2016

Oshiomhole is Wicked & Stingy.

He built N10b Mobutu Palatial Estate for himself but is offering Edo People 5 balls of #Akara#EdoDecides pic.twitter.com/SyCRLV26kE

— The Jonathanian (@The_Jonathanian) September 26, 2016

From the screen of Aletenuje Peoples Congress A.K.A #Akotileta Now luring #EdoDecides with AKARA. Shame.@RotimiAkeredolu @YemieFash pic.twitter.com/QqKdnZjWOt

— Adejones (@xcexmedia) September 26, 2016

In Osun, Aregbesola offered the people odorless Fufu.
Obaseki is offering Edo people Akara.
Don't trade your future with today's meal.

— Shalom Miriam Shehu (@MiriamShehu) September 26, 2016

See them again
Their bank of sorcery and deceit never runs dry
Akara? OMG
When ur cup of crime is full#EdoDecides? pic.twitter.com/JFAH77kRHG

— Princewill Felix ???? (@DflashyPrince) September 26, 2016

When all is said and done, you might not want to sell your destiny votes for a mess of pottage akara.

You know what it caused Esau.