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General News of Sunday, 31 December 2023

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'It can never be Emilokan' - Comparison between Tinubu, Argentine Prez who flies commercial to reduce govt spending

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Argentine President Javier Milei play videoPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Argentine President Javier Milei

The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, was recently spotted flying in a commercial plane to reduce government spending.

Having emerged as the President in December 2023, President Milei has began to show the citizens of his determination to structure the country's economy.

Moment he was spotted on the commercial flight, excited Argentines gave he a round of applause and hailed him.

In reaction to their praises, Milei stood up to acknowledge their cheer.

The video which has since gone viral, attracted several reactions from netizens, especially Nigerians.

Some took to social media to compare President Bola Tinubu luxurious spending of the people's money to the actions of the Argentine President. Both of which assumed office in 2023.

Recall that upon assuming the office of the President President Bola Tinubu has received criticisms over his lavish spending.

It was reported that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has proposed to spend N5.095 billion on a presidential yacht despite the unprecedented level of poverty and hardship in the country.

The administration also budgeted the sum of N19.3 billion to buy vehicles for the President and renovate the President’s and Vice President's lodges in Abuja and Lagos.

Below are some reactions to the Argentine Presidents decision to fly a commercial airplane.

shakar_el: It can never be Emilokan

cloban411: This is the life Obi would have lived as a President, deep inside y’all hearts you know this. Those that clown him have no legitimate reason besides joining a bandwagon to hate. Before anyone jumps in to say hear comes another Obidient. Nah! It’s a matter of Nigeria, my life is amazing/blessed but our country isn’t getting any better. While you hail the present government they busy flying delegates that’ have no sole purpose in conferences rather than filling spaces and exploiting you. Yet you exalt your oppressors and clown at the one’s risking it all for a greater good for all.

emeka_: Tinubu and 500 delegates laugh in their first class jets

arikeeee_: All African governments left the group chat and beat the admin

atomacoofficial: But Una President Demolished over 200 houses just to make way for the presidential jets. In this hard time oo No strategy, No reasoning E no go ever better for APC supporters

evacomedytv_: Make I no see Tinubu for airpeace oo e no go funny

olawalemaina: These are leaders that love their people. Our Own Leaders dey behave like colonisers.

Watch the video below;