Peter Obi Reacts to Viral Video of President Bola Tinubu’s Long Convoy in Lagos

• Labour Party's Peter Obi, on Friday, June 30, said sacrifices for a better Nigeria must start from the leaders at all levels of government
• The former Anambra state governor was reacting to a video that trended online, which showed multiple SUVs speeding ahead and behind President Bola Tinubu's official car on Tuesday, June 27
• Obi called for a cut in the cost of governance in Nigeria, adding that investing in different aspects of human development will improve the lives of the people

Awka, Anambra state - Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has asked leaders to live more frugally and act more responsibly for a better society.

Obi spoke to newsmen at the final commendation service of the Late Archbishop Maxwell Anikwenwa in Awka, Anambra state, on Thursday, June 29.

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He was reacting to a viral video that showed President Bola Tinubu in a very long convoy in Lagos when he arrived from Europe.

The video immediately drew reactions from Nigerians who frowned at it, The Punch reported.

Obi wrote on his verified Twitter handle on Friday, June 30:

“While I have not had the opportunity of seeing the said video, my advice remains consistent - that sacrifices for a better Nigeria must start from the leaders at all levels of government because the people have always made painful sacrifices, and the leaders must lead by example.

"The quality of leadership cannot be measured by the size and length of an official motorcade.

"The present Nigeria require that those who serve must serve prudently, and with a sense of selfless sacrifice."

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In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that Tanko Yunusa, the spokesperson of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, explained that the party could only feature 13 witnesses due to the limited time granted by the court.

Yunusa was one of the witnesses who testified for the party at the presidential election petition court.

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Legit.ng also reported that former President Olusegun Obasanjo described Obi as still the best candidate for a better Nigeria.

Despite President Bola Tinubu being declared the winner of the last election, the former president said Obi remains the candidate that Nigeria needs.

Source: Legit.ng