Nigeria’s President’s son flies presidential jet from Abuja to watch polo in Kano
The son of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President, Seyi Tinubu, was on Sunday flown to Kano in a presidential jet to watch the finals of this year’s edition of the Kano International Polo Tournament, and was equally received at the airport by some officials of the Presidency, the Kano State government and the Kano Polo Club.
Penpushing reports that the son of the President and his friends landed in Kano around midday and thereafter chauffeured to the Usman Dantata Polo Ground amidst tight security provided by gun-wielding detachments of the Nigeria Police Force and the State Security Service.
The son of the President and his entourage after watching the final matches of the two-week tournament were played and awards handed to winners, returned into the waiting presidential jet and transported back to Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where he is said to be resident.
Penpushing further reports that this incident has continued to attract criticism from different quarters stating it was odd for him (Seyi) to use the presidential jet to satisfy his personal passion, and has no moral value
The reaction from, a London-based Nigerian journalist Jaafar Jaafar on X (formerly Twitter), vehemently kicked against the act and actions of the son of the President, emphasizing that this was an offence to the moral code of leadership
‘Here’s Tinubu’s golden child, Seyi, travelling in a presidential jet to watch polo in Kano… Even if our laws are vague on this, one thing is clear: this is an offence to the moral code of leadership’, the angered Jaafar declared
Penpushing also reports that another user of the micro-blogging platform, who identified himself as Aliyu, while reacting to the journalist’s comment, said it was essential for leaders to uphold ethical standards and set a good example for the public.
‘The use of presidential jets for personal or non-official purposes by public officials can raise concerns about transparency and accountability. It’s essential for leaders to uphold ethical standards and set a good example for the public. Transparency and adherence to rules can help combat corruption and ensure that government resources are used responsibly’, Aliyu said
Penpushing reports that another X user, Bello Anka in his own reaction noted the use of special forces unit as his bodyguards for the President son was a misused opportunity, adding that that was a continuation of the culture of impunity from the previous government,
‘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’, he said
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