The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged distribution of luxury vehicles inscribed with Renewed Hope Ambassadors and linked to the Federal Government for campaign mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Obi described the move as insensitive and a serious moral failure at a time Nigerians are struggling with hunger, unemployment, and insecurity.
In a statement on Thursday, he decried the allocation of limited public resources for the distribution of luxury vehicles, including Hilux trucks and Hummer buses, as part of campaign mobilisation efforts.
“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,” he said.
Obi asserted that 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 youths, and securing communities across the country.
He stressed that 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,” he decried.
The former Anambra State governor further lamented that this is not governance, describing it as a reflection of profound insensitivity and an abuse of public trust disguised as a political strategy.
He added that it betrays the essence of public service, which should always be about serving the people rather than staging political publicity.
Obi noted that, at times like this, leaders must recognise that Nigeria cannot continue on a path of wastefulness, insensitivity, and misplaced priorities, emphasising that citizens deserve leadership grounded in empathy, prudence, and accountability.
He also expressed confidence that a new Nigeria will emerge regardless of how bleak the situation may appear today.
