NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has said Nigerian presidents should spend their holidays within the country rather than travelling abroad, promising to make this his practice if elected in 2027.
Speaking on Arise News Television, Obi said the president should experience the realities faced by Nigerians across different parts of the country.
He said, “This will start from me and people will see it. Nigerian president must spends his vacation in Nigeria. We cannot continue with this nonsense. He should go to vacation in Zamfara, boronu, Anambra or anywhere.”
When the interviewer pointed out that some of the areas mentioned face insecurity, Obi maintained that the president should still be willing to visit and spend time there.
He said, “It doesn’t matter because that’s the country he lives. That’s where he get the money to Europe. That’s why I want us to bring post-parliamentary system.”
Obi also said, “As president of Nigeria, I will visit other countries, but I will not take my holidays in other countries. President Tinubu has not slept three night anywhere in nigeria.”
He cited Tinubu’s visits to parts of the country and argued that the president should remain longer to directly understand the challenges facing residents.
According to Obi, “He went to Jos and didn’t stay say there was no light, light that he is suppose to provide? He went to Benue say there was no good road. When he should have stayed for three days with them and discuss these k+llings.”
Speaking about how he would spend festive holidays as president, Obi said, “I will go to sokoto and spend sallah will sultan and we discuss these future.”
His comments have generated reactions online, with some Nigerians questioning the practicality of his proposal while others welcomed the idea.
@MCSEGZY: Hnmmmm DJ YK Mule
Easier said than done
@HamzaJibril: They way 13 months doctors strike started with you 😅
@OlawaleAfolayan: I wonder why he’s not living in Anambra as a former Governor 🤣🤣🤣
@EmmaNuelJr: Even the president dey run comot from Nigeria who I come be 😭
@ÉlRoland: Where can I bet on tinubu to win the next election?
@TalesByCynthia: My president today tomorrow and forever
@audumuideen3: why him no dey stay for anambra state
@oghidi.david: Define Holiday
