Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has denounced the purported giving of opulent cars to state coordinators of a political mobilization organization purportedly connected to the federal government.
In a message posted on his 𝕏 Twitter on Thursday, Obi called the development a “profound insensitivity” to the suffering of Nigerians.
In response to reports that state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political platform purportedly being mobilized ahead of the 2027 elections, received Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps, Hilux trucks, and Hummer buses as gifts from President Bola Tinubu, Obi stated the action showed misguided priorities.
“Any government’s decision to allocate limited public resources for the distribution of luxury vehicles at a time when Nigerians are struggling with hunger, unemployment, and insecurity is not only insensitive but also represents a serious moral failure,” Obi said.
Obi condemned the purported exploitation of public funds for political spectacle as millions of people struggle with hardship.
“Those in leadership positions continue to flaunt their wealth by driving brand-new Land Cruisers, Hiluxes, and Hummers, while ordinary Nigerians are struggling with poverty and hopelessness,” he claimed.
He claims that this kind of behavior equates to using the pain of the public “as mere background for political theatrics.”
Governance is not what this is. He continued, “It shows a deep insensitivity and a misuse of public trust under the pretense of a political tactic.
“Nigerians Need Food, Jobs, Security, Not Convoys” emphasized that genuine leadership should concentrate on resolving the nation’s urgent problems, which range from insecurity and poor healthcare to hunger and unemployment.
“Leadership should prioritize feeding the poor, ensuring that the sick have access to healthcare, giving millions of unemployed youth hope again, and safeguarding our communities, particularly during these difficult times. He stated that it shouldn’t be about canvassing for votes or showing off fancy cars.
The former governor of Anambra State also bemoaned the difficulties faced by Nigerian families, such as growing insecurity, maternal health issues, and school fees, calling the reported vehicle donation a “tragic misplacement of priorities.”
