Buying New Presidential Jets Amid National Hardship Insensitive – Obi Slams FG

Obi has termed as insensitive FG’s consideration of buying new presidential jets amid national hardship.

Glamtush reports that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has voiced his disapproval of the Federal Government’s contemplation of expanding the Presidential fleet by adding new aircraft.

This online news platform learnt that this comes after the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence recommended the purchase of new planes for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

Reacting in a post on his verified X handle on Monday; Obi termed the move as “unacceptable” and “insensitive” to the economic hardships faced by Nigerians.

He stated that it is unfortunate that the government is prioritizing luxury expenses while the country struggles with economic challenges.

“It is unacceptable that the government is considering purchasing new presidential jets when Nigerians are wallowing in poverty,” Obi said in a statement on his social media handle.

“This is a clear show of insensitivity to the suffering of the Nigerian people.”