Yemi Obafemi
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has criticised the alleged allocation of public funds for the distribution of luxury vehicles for 2027 campaign mobilisation.
He described the move as insensitive and a serious moral failure, especially at a time when millions of Nigerians are battling hardship.
In a post shared on his X handle, Obi said it was unacceptable for any government to prioritise political theatrics over the urgent needs of citizens struggling with hunger, unemployment and insecurity.
“At a time when Nigerians are struggling with hunger, unemployment, and insecurity, the decision of any government to allocate limited public resources for distributing luxury vehicles like Hilux trucks and Hummer buses as part of the 2027 campaign mobilisation is not only insensitive but also represents a serious moral failure,” he wrote.
Obi criticised leaders who “flaunt their wealth” with brand-new Land Cruisers, Hiluxes and Hummers while ordinary Nigerians face deepening poverty.
“While ordinary Nigerians are grappling with poverty and hopelessness, those in leadership positions continue to flaunt their wealth by driving brand-new Land Cruisers, Hiluxes, and Hummers, treating the suffering of the people as mere background for political theatrics. This tragic misplacement of priorities is unacceptable.
‘Leadership, especially in these challenging times, should focus on providing food for the hungry, ensuring access to healthcare for the sick, restoring hope for millions of unemployed youth, and securing our communities. It should not be about parading luxury vehicles or campaigning for votes.
“It is disheartening that, at a time when children are dropping out of school because their families cannot afford tuition fees, when mothers are dying during childbirth due to a lack of basic medical supplies, and when insecurity is tearing families apart, the response from those in power is to purchase and distribute luxury vehicles rather than urgently addressing the needs of the people.
“This is not governance. It reflects a profound insensitivity and an abuse of public trust disguised as a political strategy. It betrays the essence of public service, which should always be about serving the people rather than staging political publicity,” he wrote.
Obi urged leaders to adopt empathy, prudence and accountability, warning that Nigeria cannot continue on a path of “wastefulness, insensitivity and misplaced priorities.”
