Amanze Chinonye
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the City Boys Movement, a political platform associated with President Bola Tinubu, of maintaining an extravagant lifestyle while Nigerians grapple with economic hardship, Prime Business Africa reports.
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The opposition party alleged that officials of the movement were flying in private jets and openly displaying their wealth despite what it described as the difficult economic conditions confronting Nigerians.
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NDC spokesperson Osa Director, Esq., made the allegations in a statement issued on Friday.
The party described the alleged display of affluence as insensitive to the plight of Nigerians, arguing that it highlighted what it called the Tinubu administration’s growing disconnect from citizens.
The NDC said the government continued to ask Nigerians to endure the hardship arising from its economic policies while, according to the party, political allies and supporters enjoyed lavish lifestyles.
“This is the same government that keeps asking Nigerians to endure the pain its own policies have inflicted, while it lives in opulence and squanders taxpayers’ money on lavish lifestyles,” the party said.
The opposition party further accused the Tinubu administration of prioritising the interests of a privileged political class over the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.
“Nigeria cannot continue to sink in abject poverty while the Tinubu administration funds the luxurious living of a few corrupt and incompetent politicians,” it said.
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The NDC warned that the country was “at a precipice” and called on Nigerians to reject what it described as wasteful spending and the extravagant lifestyle of a privileged few.
It urged voters to reject the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the 2027 general elections, arguing that electoral change was necessary to alter the country’s direction.
The party also contrasted its presidential candidate’s approach to public spending with what it described as the APC administration’s wastefulness.
“Nigerians can attest to our presidential candidate’s zero tolerance for government waste,” Director said.
He added that “the judicious use of the people’s resources will be guaranteed” if the party’s candidate assumed office.
The City Boys Movement is a political mobilisation group associated with Tinubu and has been involved in efforts to build support for the president and his political agenda ahead of the 2027 elections.
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