Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has berated Peter Obi over his comments on the proposed purchase of a new presidential aircraft.
Recently, the house of representatives committee on national
security and intelligence asked the federal government to purchase new aircraft
for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
The committee’s recommendation was contained in a report
released after an investigation into the status of the aircraft in the
presidential air fleet.
On Monday, Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate
in the 2023 election, faulted the proposal, saying it highlights the disconnect
between the government and the people.
Obi said the proposal is unacceptable, adding that there is
need for a more compassionate use of resources and prioritising citizens’
welfare.
Speaking with Punch, Onanuga said the purchase of another
aircraft is a necessity.
He added that the proposal is a “basic thing any sane
government will do” because it cannot toy with the president’s welfare.
“Does Peter Obi want
the President dead? Is that his wish? Does he want him to continue moving
around in a rickety plane and die like the VP of Malawi and Iran President? Let
him tell us,” Onanuga said.
“The plane he used now, I learnt, was bought during (former
President) Obasanjo’s era. That was over 20 years ago and I learnt it was a
very small plane.
“The plane developed a problem the last time he travelled to
Saudi Arabia. The President had to go from there to the UK on a commercial
airline. Even those managing them said the aircraft needed to be replaced.”
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Peter Obi is right.. This Govt is not leading by example. This is how they imported over 469 Prado SUVs for lawmakers at 116,000,000 naira each yet they are telling Nigerians to be patient. It's a shame
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