Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has acknowledged that the workplace of the Nigerian president is a accountability that calls for compassion and sacrifice, not detachment or extravagance.
Talking as a visitor on Channels Tv’s Sunday Politics, Obi criticised the present administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of missing empathy in the direction of the struggling of odd Nigerians.
“If I change into president, I’ll use sources successfully. I can not say, ‘purchase a brand new jet’,” Obi mentioned, condemning the allocation of public funds to luxurious objects whereas important companies stay underfunded.
“I don’t want one as a result of I can go wherever with out a jet. I cannot use N150 billion to purchase a jet when 80 per cent of major healthcare centres aren’t functioning.”
Reflecting on his time as governor of Anambra State, Obi mentioned he lived modestly and led by instance.
“I used to be a governor, and for my first 4 years, I drove 406. For the remainder of it, I didn’t drive bulletproof automobiles. No person will attempt to kill you if you happen to do the suitable factor. It’s once you do the improper factor that you simply worry loss of life.
“In case your individuals are dying, try to be able to die. The president must also be able to die,” he mentioned.
