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Peter Obi, has criticised the distribution of luxury vehicles to state coordinators of a new political mobilisation group linked to the Federal Government.
Reports claim President Bola Tinubu handed Toyota Land Cruisers, Hilux trucks and Hummer buses to coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement on Thursday, Obi said such spending shows “profound insensitivity” at a time many Nigerians are battling hunger, job losses and insecurity.
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He said leadership should priorities food security, healthcare, education and safety, not “parading luxury vehicles or campaigning for votes”.
Obi added that the alleged action reflects “misplaced priorities”, describing it as an abuse of public trust when families cannot afford school fees and communities face rising insecurity.
He urged leaders to embrace prudence and empathy, insisting a more accountable Nigeria is still possible.
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