The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Taofeek Adegoke, has come under public scrutiny after a video showing him sharing boiled corn with supporters surfaced online. In the video, several supporters crowded around Adegoke, stretching out their hands as they attempted to receive the corn personally from him. The clip showed Elumelu interacting with the seller before buying the roasted corn and taking a bite during the encounter. After buying and eating the corn on camera, the video resurfaced in July 2026, getting Nigerians talking all over again. Since then, roasted and boiled corn have unexpectedly become recurring symbols in public conversations surrounding politics, leadership and grassroots engagement.