The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the planned demolition of 200 houses by the FCT administration in order to make way for the expansion of the presidential fleet.
In a post on his X account on Thursday, Obi said he was surprised and pained by the news of the planned demolition, describing the move as insensitive given the current economic hardship facing most Nigerians.
He said, “I am again pained that we are embarking on such an inconsiderate project at this critical time when the country is going through untold hardship
“A country where the World Bank announced that over 100 million citizens are being pushed into poverty should not at this time be sending hundreds of people into homelessness to accommodate the Presidential fleet of luxury aircraft
“We cannot continue to encourage those who have kept us suffering to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle far beyond our legitimate means
“A democratically elected people-oriented government must always care for the people, above itself
“I, therefore, advise that we have a rethink, and, most importantly, ensure that our fellow Nigerians are not rendered homeless for the sake of an unproductive presidential fleet
“We should rather focus on helping the people and developing our critical sectors for the sake of our national peace, progress and development.”
However, Obi noted that no nation can grow when its leaders prioritise their extravagances over the welfare of their people.
“No nation grows or develops by subjecting the people to avoidable inconveniences to accommodate the luxurious excesses of its rulers”.
