PDP slams Jigawa gov over luxury vehicle acquisition

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The Peoples Democratic Party in Jigawa State has criticised the government over its recent acquisition of a new fleet of luxury vehicles for Governor Umar Namadi’s convoy, describing the move as wasteful and insensitive.

In a statement released on Thursday in Dutse, the state capital, the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Umar Kyari, said the purchase reflected a disregard for the plight of the people, who had been grappling with worsening economic conditions.

According to Kyari, “The acquisition is an insult to the sensibilities of the suffering masses of Jigawa State and a clear demonstration of the current administration’s insensitivity and detachment from the harsh economic realities faced by its citizens.”

The opposition party labelled the move as “reckless extravagance” and accused the Namadi-led government of displaying “a blatant disregard for fiscal prudence and the welfare of the people.”

The PDP noted that this was not the first time the state government had engaged in such spending.

“Before assuming office, the governor and his deputy were beneficiaries of a fleet of expensive vehicles.

“In 2024, the government further depleted public funds by acquiring another set of high-end luxury vehicles, including Lexus SUVs, Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs, and a Maybach Mercedes-Benz,” the statement read. Punch