Tinubu walks to office, eats once daily, says NRS boss
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu lives an extravagant lifestyle amid the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians.
Adedeji said Tinubu maintains a modest lifestyle despite his position as President, claiming that the President often walks from his residence to his office and only uses a vehicle when travelling to the airport.
The NRS boss made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, while responding to questions from journalist Seun Okinbaloye about the lifestyles of political office holders.
The discussion came amid growing concerns over government spending and the living conditions of Nigerians struggling with rising costs.
Defending the President against allegations of lavish living, Adedeji said Tinubu had not travelled outside Nigeria in the past three months and spends much of his time working on official documents.
He said, “Mr President goes from home to office on foot, not even driving except when he is going to the airport. I don’t know where you see the convoy.
“How much is an Escalade that the President of Nigeria cannot afford? Please don’t embarrass this country.
“What is living large? In the last months, he has not even left the shores of this country, trekking and working. If you go there now, you will see him review one document or the other.
“So what is living large? The President eats once in a day. How many parties have you seen him at in the last three years? Tell me where you have seen him, whether on holiday or anywhere?”
Adedeji was responding to questions about reports concerning the number of luxury vehicles, including Cadillac Escalades, allegedly attached to the President’s convoy.
He argued that the President could afford such vehicles and questioned why their use should be interpreted as evidence of extravagance.
The remarks come as public debate continues over the spending and lifestyles of political leaders amid economic pressures on households across the country.
