LAGOS – Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Criticizes President Bola Tinubu’s Government for Indulging in Extravagant Spending.
Obi lamented that the nation is in a crisis with 38 million people on the brink of extreme hunger, stating that extravagant spending has exacerbated the situation in the country.
He mentioned some of the government’s extravagant expenditures such as the acquisition of a new presidential jet costing $100 million, ₦21 billion for the refurbishment of the vice president’s residence, and ₦15 billion for the construction of the National Assembly clinic.
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“You can’t expect people to go hungry while you indulge,” Obi remarked.
Obi, speaking in an interview with News Central TV, emphasized the importance of the Federal Government utilizing its limited resources to address critical areas such as healthcare, education, poverty alleviation, and security.
“According to available data, Nigeria is home to 38 million individuals facing severe hunger, positioning us as the global capital of poverty. The primary crises stem from human insecurity and food insecurity. To combat these challenges effectively, investments in agriculture are crucial to tackle hunger, unemployment, and inflation,” stated Obi.
He hinted at the potential of forming a coalition with other opposition parties to rescue the Nigerian populace from hunger and the pervasive insecurity before the 2027 presidential election.
