Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections has boldly disclosed some inadequacies of President Bola Tinubu and his administration towards the growing plight of the Nigerian people.
Obi, who was an ex – Anambra State governor accused President Bola Tinubu of being nonchalant to Nigerian while he aired as a guest on Sunday Politics programme on Channels TV.
The former governor inferred that Tinubu bought a new jet when 80% of primary healthcare centres are not functioning, drives bullet proof cars and also chose to go on Christmas holiday in Lagos in December 2024 instead of visiting Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where several children died in a stampede at a Christmas party.
According to him, the President has shown zero compassion towards the suffering Nigerians adding that
Tinubu failed to reach Yelwata, where suspected herdsmen killed scores and displaced thousands of people in Benue State.
While Obi brings to fore some areas were Tinubu had allegedly failed, he believes if he were to be the President, he would use resources effectively.
He said, “If I become president, I will use resources effectively. I cannot say: ‘buy a new jet’
“I don’t need one because I can go anywhere without a jet. I will not use ₦150bn to buy a jet when 80% of primary healthcare centres are not functioning.
“I was a governor, and for my first four years, I drove 406. For the rest of it, I didn’t drive bulletproof cars. Nobody will try to kill you if you do the right thing. It is when you do the wrong thing that you fear death.
“If your people are dying, you should be ready to die. The president should also be ready to die,
“There is no compassion; people lost their children who will lead this country in the future, and he went on a Christmas holiday.”
Although, Tinubu had explained that bad roads and floods prevented him from visiting the distressed community.
Oluwaseun Adejumo reporting for The Pendulum Media
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