A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Surajo Muhammad Shuni, has gone viral on social media after photos showing his physical transformation surfaced online.
The lawmaker represents Dange Shuni Local Government Area in the state assembly.
The trending post was shared on Facebook by a user identified as Abubakar Umar on Saturday, April 25.
The post featured a throwback photo of the politician taken in 2023 after he reportedly collected his nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the election.
It also included a recent photo showing a noticeable change in his appearance three years after winning office.
The images quickly attracted widespread reactions online, with many social media users commenting on the visible transformation.
Some users described the change as a sign of improved living conditions and political success, while others reacted with humour and criticism.
Others simply viewed the post as another example of how public office often changes the lifestyle and appearance of politicians.
The viral discussion has continued to generate mixed opinions across Facebook and other platforms.
As of the time of this report, the lawmaker had not publicly responded to the online reactions.
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