Former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, has expressed disapproval of President Bola Tinubu’s acquisition of a new presidential jet, citing the current economic struggles of Nigerians.
Duke termed the move as “leadership failure” during an appearance on Channels TV’s “Inside Sources” program.
He emphasized that leaders should prioritize their people’s welfare, stating, “If I am the head of a family, I want my family to have everything. I don’t want life to be difficult for them. If life is difficult, then I feel I have failed to provide for them or do the things I ought to have done.”
Duke urged President Tinubu to view the nation as his family and consider the impact of his actions on citizens struggling with hunger and hardship.
He added, “Buying a new aircraft or yacht or living large is a failure. You can’t have kids who are hungry and you are living lavishly, going to parties and wearing the biggest agbada.”
