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Former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has dragged President Bola Tinubu over the alleged purchase of a $100 million presidential jet and a further $50 million investment in its customization.
Sowore, who made the allegation via his X account on Monday night, said it was heartless of the President to spend such a large sum of money on a presidential jet while Nigerians were experiencing unbearable hardship, hunger and poverty.
The activist also criticized the purchase, noting the disparity between government spending and the country’s economic challenges.
“While they are asking you to ‘be patient,’ @officialABAT has already purchased the Presidential Jet worth $100 million and configured or reconfigured it with about $50 million and is ready for delivery!,” Sowore alleged in the post.
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“The jet is an A330-200 originally designated VP-CAC and now registered as 5N-FGA.
“This is not in the annual budget; they can’t afford to pay minimum wage to workers but can afford to buy a $150 million private jet.
“Students have to get loans to go to college, but they are able to approve billions of dollars for the Hajj even though the money is ultimately stolen.
We MUST fight! #RevolutionNow
When they tell you to “be patient” @resmiABAT has purchased a Presidential Jet for $100 million and configured or reconfigured it for about $50 million and is ready to be delivered! The jet is an A330-200 originally designated VP-CAC now registered as 5N-FGA.
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— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) July 15, 2024
Sowore’s post drags Tinubu over alleged $100 million presidential jet purchase amid economic hardship first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.
