Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged the Federal Government to disclose the cost and age of the new presidential jet. He also requested information on how old jets are disposed of, how many are being sold, and why.
Obi emphasized that Nigerians deserve to know how their money is being spent, especially on a symbol of national sovereignty like the presidential jet. He stressed that transparency and accountability should be the hallmarks of any genuine leadership.
The former Governor of Anambra State noted that the government’s failure to provide adequate information would undermine respect for the leadership. He expressed hope that Nigerians would not be denied the right to full disclosure on the new presidential jet.
This call for transparency comes after the arrival of the new presidential jet, which was previously shrouded in controversy due to denials and secrecy surrounding its acquisition.