Journalist criticizes Seyi Tinubu for using a presidential jet to attend a polo match in Kano

An overseas-based Nigerian journalist has criticized Seyi Tinubu, the son of the president, for using a presidential jet for a nonofficial trip to Kano to attend a polo match.

The journalist, known as Jaafar Jaafar, voiced his concerns on Twitter.

Jaafar posted a photo showing Seyi Tinubu surrounded by heavily armed security personnel at an airport, alongside various state officials.

He pointed out that Seyi had flown to Kano using the presidential jet to watch polo.

Seyi Tinubu and entourage.

Jaafar highlighted that this practice had been established when former President Buhari allowed his daughter, Hanan, to use a presidential jet for a photo tour in Bauchi.

He emphasized that such actions cast a shadow of misconduct on the ethical standards of leadership in the country.

Jaafar's statement reads:

“Here’s Tinubu’s golden child, Seyi, traveling in a presidential jet to watch polo in Kano. But this trend did not start today. Buhari set the bad example when he allowed his daughter Hanan to travel in a presidential jet for a photo tour in Bauchi. Even if our laws are vague on this, one thing is clear. This is an offence to the moral code of leadership.”

Reactions have followed...

@HGBashar commented: “Buhari merely sought the title of ‘President’ without understanding or respecting the sanctity of the office. The audacity to let his daughter, Hanan, use a presidential jet for a mere photo tour in Bauchi was the beginning of this mockery. Now we see Tinubu’s protege, Seyi, hopping on the same jet for a polo match in Kano. It’s not just about the laws, it’s about ethics, morals, and respect for the position. Our leaders must do more than just occupy an office; they must uphold its dignity.”

@TheQueenAminat noted: “This bitterness never ends.”

@belloinuwa wrote: “What about the misuse of a special forces unit as his body guards? 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.”

@abdorrerheem1 said: “Presidential Air Fleet is for the president and his immediate family. If you become president, allow your children to travel by God is good motors.”

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