Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized reports that luxury vehicles were allegedly handed out to state coordinators of a political mobilisation group said to be linked to the Federal Government.
In a statement shared on his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Obi described the move as a “profound insensitivity” to the struggles of ordinary Nigerians.
The controversy arises from claims that President Bola Tinubu gifted Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps, Hilux trucks, and Hummer buses to state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political platform reportedly being mobilised in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
Misplaced Priorities Amid National Struggles
Obi condemned what he described as a misuse of public resources for political showmanship at a time when Nigerians are battling hunger, unemployment, and insecurity.
“At a time when citizens are struggling to make ends meet, the decision to allocate scarce public resources to distribute luxury vehicles is not only insensitive but also a serious moral failure,” Obi said.
He added that flaunting expensive cars while millions live in poverty treats the public’s suffering as a backdrop for political theatrics, rather than addressing real societal challenges.
Nigerians Need Food, Jobs, and Security, Not Convoys
The former Anambra State governor stressed that true leadership should focus on tackling pressing national issues, including food insecurity, unemployment, healthcare access, and rising insecurity, instead of parading convoys of luxury vehicles.
“Leadership in these challenging times should ensure that the hungry are fed, the sick receive proper care, communities are secure, and the unemployed regain hope,” Obi said. “It should not revolve around luxury vehicles or vote-seeking displays.”
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Obi also highlighted the struggles of Nigerian families, from rising school fees and maternal health challenges to general economic hardship, asserting that the reported vehicle distribution represents a tragic misplacement of priorities.
