The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) says it is appalled by what the party called “ insensitive and profligate decision” of the APC led government to purchase new airplanes for the Presidential fleet.


PRP said in a statement by the national publicity secretary, Mohammed Ishaq that it is “unconscionable” for government to prioritise luxury spending over the welfare of the people, at a time when the country is grappling with crippling economic woes and citizens are struggling to make ends meet.

The party described the move by the government as a clear testament to detachment from reality and lack of accountability, when the economy is in ruins, with inflation rates inching towards 40% and workers' wages yet to be reviewed.

Peoples Redemption Party called on the government to focus on addressing the pressing issues of poverty, unemployment, and economic stagnation rather than indulging in “lavish spending sprees.”

PRP said “For instance, China, the world's second-largest economy, purchased its Presidential jet from Boeing in 2000 and has been flying it for 24 years. Similarly, the United States, the world's largest economy, has a presidential jet manufactured by Boeing that was purchased in 1990 and has been used by six successive American presidents for 34 years. In contrast, Nigeria's Presidential Jet was purchased in 2003 and became operational in 2005, making it a mere 19 years old.”

“We can not understand why our government is not learning from aforesaid good examples despite the fact we are nowhere as rich as these economies. We need to prioritize our needs as a nation and be responsible in spending against dwindling resources. It is evident that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his counterpart in the National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio, are living in an ivory tower and perpetuating an unpleasant government that caters more to their own interests than those of the people.”





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