Tinubu ought to present extra compassion to Nigerians — Obi

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to indicate extra compassion to Nigerians.

That is as he stated that the workplace of the Nigerian president requires sacrifice and compassion, not detachment, luxurious, or worry.

Talking on Channels Tv’s Sunday Politics, Obi stated the Tinubu administration is disconnected from the struggling of atypical Nigerians.

He stated, ”If I develop into 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 anyplace with out a jet.

“I can’t use N150 billion to purchase a jet when 80 per cent of main healthcare centres are usually not functioning.”

The previous Anambra State governor stated 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 vehicles.

“No one will attempt to kill you should you do the fitting factor.

“It’s whenever you do the mistaken factor that you just worry loss of life.

“In case your persons are dying, you have to be able to die.

“The president also needs to be able to die,” Obi stated.

The previous governor faulted Tinubu’s response to main tragedies in 2024, together with the stampede at a Christmas occasion in Ibadan, Oyo State, which led to the loss of life of a number of kids.

In line with him, Tinubu opted to stay in Lagos for the vacations as a substitute of visiting grieving households.

“There isn’t a compassion; folks misplaced their kids who will lead this nation sooner or later, and he went on a Christmas vacation,” he stated.

He additionally criticised Tinubu for failing to go to Yelwata in Benue State, the place suspected herdsmen attacked and displaced hundreds.

Obi stated, ”Individuals wish to rise up and see a president that cares, a president that exhibits compassion.

“Right this moment now we have a rustic with out compassion.

“Management with out compassion does is a minus.

“It isn’t good for a rustic.”