Nigerians have slammed President Bola Tinubu's son, Seyi after he used the presidential private jet to go on a private trip to Kano State to watch a polo tournament.
Information gathered, revealed
that Seyi embarked on the trip along with his friends on Sunday to watch a polo
tournament in Kano.
They were welcomed on arrival
to the ancient city by the state government officials.
This comes at a time when the
prices of jet fuel are at an all-time high.
It was learnt that Seyi Tinubu
was likely attending the finals of the 2023 NPA Kano International Polo
Tournament scheduled for Sunday at the Usman Dantata Polo Ground in Kano.
The Dangote Cup final between
Golden Ranch and Agad/Rumbu was started by 3.30 pm on Sunday while the
Muhammadu Sanusi Cup final between the ‘winners’ and the ‘rest of the team’ was
scheduled for 4.30 pm.
Seyi Tinubu’s reckless private trip using taxpayers’ money amid hardship in Nigeria mirrors what happened in January 2020 when then-President Muhammadu Buhari's daughter, Hanan, took a private photography trip to Bauchi State on a presidential jet.
Jaafar Jaafar, a Nigerian
journalist from Kano State and the founder of Daily Nigerian, wrote on his X
(formerly Twitter) handle, “Here’s Tinubu’s golden child, Seyi, traveling in a
presidential jet to watch polo in Kano. But this trend did not start today.
“Buhari set the bad example
when he allowed his daughter Hanan to travel in a presidential jet for a photo
tour in Bauchi. Even if our laws are vague on this, one thing is clear. This is
an offence to the moral code of leadership.
Another user, @belloinuwa, who
also spoke on the misuse of Special Forces units in the country said, “What
about the misuse of a special forces unit as his bodyguards? See them in the
pictures.
“The other day he went
skateboarding in Abuja with them running by his side. This is just a
continuation of the culture of impunity from the previous government, perhaps
on an even grander scale this time.”
Another X user, @HGBashar
wrote, “Buhari merely sought the title of 'President' without understanding or
respecting the sanctity of the office.
“The audacity to let his
daughter, Hanan, use a presidential jet for a mere photo tour in Bauchi was the
beginning of this mockery. Now we see Tinubu's protege, Seyi, hopping on the
same jet for a polo match in Kano.
“It's not just about the laws,
it's about ethics, morals, and respect for the position. Our leaders must do
more than just occupy an office; they must uphold its dignity.”
Also, @EIderstateman said, “Gone are those days when public employees could confront political leaders without fear or favour and be reprimanded if they disregarded established processes, norms, and regulations. My Dad once sent a bill to Sir Ahmadu Bello for using an official plane for an unofficial trip.”
Seyi Tinubu in November 2022 in
the build-up to the 2023 general elections attracted public outrage when he
flew to Kano in a private jet to lead a rally in support of his father in the
presidential election.
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