2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to point out extra compassion to Nigerians.
That is as he mentioned that the workplace of the Nigerian president requires sacrifice and compassion, not detachment, luxurious, or concern.
Talking on Channels Tv’s Sunday Politics, Obi mentioned the Tinubu administration is disconnected from the struggling of atypical Nigerians.
He mentioned, ”If I grow to be president, I’ll use assets successfully. I can’t say, ‘purchase a brand new jet.
“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.”
The previous Anambra State governor mentioned his time in workplace was marked by modest residing and accountable governance.
“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 one will attempt to kill you should you do the appropriate factor.
“It’s while you do the fallacious factor that you simply concern demise.
“In case your individuals are dying, try to be able to die.
“The president also needs to be able to die,” Obi mentioned.
The previous governor faulted Tinubu’s response to main tragedies in 2024, together with the stampede at a Christmas get together in Ibadan, Oyo State, which led to the demise of a number of kids.
In accordance with him, Tinubu opted to stay in Lagos for the vacations as an alternative of visiting grieving households.
“There is no such thing as a compassion; individuals misplaced their kids who will lead this nation sooner or later, and he went on a Christmas vacation,” he mentioned.
He additionally criticised Tinubu for failing to go to Yelwata in Benue State, the place suspected herdsmen attacked and displaced hundreds.
Obi mentioned, ”Folks need to stand up and see a president that cares, a president that reveals compassion.
“As we speak now we have a rustic with out compassion.
“Management with out compassion does is a minus.
“It’s not good for a rustic.”
