A public proposal video went viral on Monday, February 16, 2026, after a lady publicly rejected a marriage proposal but joyfully accepted a Lexus SUV that is estimated to be worth ₦24 million.
The event peaked with the Valentine’s season surprise. The man whose identity is yet to be known to the public presented his girlfriend with a luxury Lexus SUV in a public space near a parked Domino truck.
The lady who was filled with excitement and was seen jumping and hugging the car later transitioned from the gift to the proposal, dropping to one knee with a ring; the atmosphere shifted instantly. The lady firmly rejected the proposal, leading to a breakdown that saw the man sobbing and pleading on the pavement.
The man’s friends and onlookers begged her to “just say yes”, but she rejected the marriage proposal. The crowd grew increasingly angry toward the lady for wanting to keep the car while rejecting the suitor. Men in the background began chanting for her to “return the keys”, which she eventually did after the tension became physical.
The viral video has sparked debate across social media, with users picking sides on who is right and who is wrong. Critics argue that such a significant gift is a “conditional gift”. They believe that since the car was presented alongside a proposal, the “condition” was the marriage agreement.
“You can’t eat your cake and have it,” one viral comment read. “If the car is the ‘down payment’ for the marriage and you say no to the marriage, give the car back immediately.”
Supporters of the lady argue that unless the man explicitly stated, “I will only give you this car if you marry me,” the car is her property. Many cite the popular “it’s her Valentine’s gift” defence.
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