Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the alleged distribution of luxury vehicles to state coordinators of a political mobilisation group said to be linked to the Federal Government.
In a statement posted on Thursday via his 𝕏 handle, Obi described the reported development as “deeply insensitive” to the hardships currently faced by millions of Nigerians.
Reports had alleged that President Bola Tinubu gifted Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs, Hilux trucks, and Hummer buses to state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors — a political group reportedly being prepared for the 2027 elections. Obi denounced the alleged move as a glaring example of misplaced priorities.
“At a time when Nigerians are struggling with hunger, unemployment, and insecurity, the decision by any government to channel scarce public resources into distributing luxury vehicles is not only insensitive but also a profound moral failure,” he said.
Obi criticised what he termed the lavish display of wealth by those in public office while citizens battle economic hardship.
“While ordinary Nigerians are grappling with poverty and hopelessness, those in leadership continue to flaunt affluence in brand-new Land Cruisers, Hilux trucks, and Hummer buses,” he added.
He argued that such behaviour reduces the suffering of the public to “a mere backdrop for political theatrics.”
“This is not governance; it is an abuse of public trust masked as political strategy,” Obi maintained.
‘Nigerians Need Food, Jobs, Security — Not Convoys,’ Says Obi
The former governor of Anambra State stressed that genuine leadership should be focused on addressing urgent national challenges — including hunger, unemployment, insecurity, and a failing healthcare system.
“Leadership in these difficult times should be about feeding the hungry, providing healthcare to the sick, giving hope to unemployed youths, and protecting our communities. It should not involve parading luxury vehicles or gearing up for election campaigns,” he stated.
Obi also lamented the struggles faced by many Nigerian families — from rising school fees and maternal health concerns to worsening security — describing the reported vehicle distribution as a “tragic misplacement of priorities.”
