Some Nigerians are dragging Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, online for flying the presidential jet to a polo event in Kano.
A journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, on Monday, fired the first salvo by criticizing Seyi’s use of a presidential jet for non-official purposes, citing a similar instance when President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan, travelled in a presidential jet for a photo tour.
Sharing photos on his X (formally Twitter), Jaafar wrote, “Here’s Tinubu’s golden child, Seyi, travelling 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.”
Reacting to the post, an X user HGBashar, said, “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.”
Another user, belloinuwa, said, “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.”
“This is just a snapshot of what is to come under BAT. Wait until Folashade starts her own gig. This is what you get when self-serving folks make their way to power and those who should know better align with them just to foster ethno-religious sentiments,” buzuzu7 added.
Chiding the journalist, X user, GoziconC, said, “Thank you for showcasing your frustration. When your father becomes the most powerful man in Nigeria, please don’t near the Presidential Jet. Feel free to use wheelbarrow as your means of transport, but until then, continue crying!!”
Aiesmerh tweeted, “So what do you expect them to fly public flight as a first family? Jaafar this your story won’t sell abeg. It’s so globally. Get another story to sell.”
“These guys were rich before entering the villa, stop this hating please. The nation is grappling with many issues and families are struggling too. PJ or No PJ, the boy will still find a way to watch his favourite sport,” Masiobi added.
@CAnochiwa: “Buhari and family set the precedence so are not surprised.”
@ElijahTobi007 “Make una go sit down with una biased yansh, which of una no dey enta him papa or mama car, abi which of una no dey Carry him pikin for official car. U dey scold Seyi Tinubu but una dey Carry una family stay for official apartment, make una keep dis personal hatred 4 one corner.”
@CAnochiwa: Buhari and family set the precedence so are not surprised.
@primadon: “They think electing their parents means electing them too. They disregard the sanctity of the offices their parents occupy to desecrate national equipment”
@Honieplat: “He should enjoy it while it lasts.”
@Douglasorangi: “He’s recklessly enjoying the privileges of being the President’s son.”
@udosenekemini1: “Purposeless occupants of Political Offices.”
@Social_Micheal: “This is what a Peter Obi will NEVER do or condone. These people no rate us as anything in this country walahi!”
@swan_gabe: “This is how moving Nigeria forward looks like. Using state resources for personal crap 💩. Ride on Tinubu. Your stinking aroma is everywhere. The courageous boy”
@couragenwogu1 : “I also expect him to b receiving dignitaries on behalf of his father too.”
