Photo File: Peter Obi

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported distribution of luxury vehicles to state coordinators of a new political mobilisation group allegedly linked to the Federal Government.

Several reports claim President Bola Tinubu presented Toyota Land Cruisers, Toyota Hilux trucks and Hummer buses to coordinators of a platform known as the Renewed Hope Ambassadors ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement on Thursday, Obi described the development as “profound insensitivity” to the hardships facing Nigerians.

“At a time when Nigerians are struggling with hunger, unemployment and insecurity, the decision of any government to allocate public resources for distributing luxury vehicles is not only insensitive but represents a serious moral failure,” he said.

Obi argued that leaders should focus on tackling poverty, healthcare challenges, insecurity and rising school dropouts, rather than “parading luxury vehicles or campaigning for votes.”

He added that flaunting expensive automobiles while citizens face economic hardship amounts to “a tragic misplacement of priorities” and “an abuse of public trust disguised as political strategy.”

Despite the situation, Obi said he remains confident that “a new Nigeria is possible” if leaders embrace empathy, prudence and accountability.