Following President Tinubu’s announcement of a 50% discount on interstate transport fares for the festive season, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed optimism but raised concerns about the policy’s implementation and sustainability.

In a statement released on Thursday, Obi acknowledged the “step in the right direction” but questioned the lack of a long-term plan to address the underlying issue of high transportation costs. He pointed out that millions who had already travelled before the announcement bear the brunt of the original fares, leaving them uncompensated.

“The question this seasonal palliative raises is that of what happens after the festive season,” Obi stated. “Is there a sustainable policy measure to cushion the masses from the current high transportation costs?”

He further raised doubts about the policy’s rollout, claiming investigations in major transport hubs across the country revealed widespread unawareness among operators. “In Abuja, Lagos, Onitsha, Kano, and other cities, transporters are completely in the dark about this 50% discount,” Obi said. “The announced list of participating companies and routes also raises concerns about transparency and potential for abuse.”

Obi urged the government to avoid “mere spin” and implement the policy with clear guidelines and safeguards. “The Nigerian people deserve more than temporary fixes,” he asserted. “Compassion is crucial, but it should not be used to exploit weak governance structures and encourage opaque policymaking.”

Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved a 50 per cent slash in the price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians travelling during the yuletide from Thursday, December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024.

The President also approved free rides for commuters on all train services within the period.

Source: https://kinggram.org/just-in-peter-obi-reacts-to-president-tinubus-slash-in-transport-fares-raises-concerns/22/13/

Who is Peter obi, for goodness sake?

Idiot

Mumuman but you promise us you will mobilise your Ibo people to free nnmadi kanu.coward,what are you waiting for?

This one think say na to just talk.

Obi is the nightmare of apc and his brainless supporters

TimeMachine2:
Who is Peter obi, for goodness sake?

He is your nightmare

LeoDeKing:

Talk rubbish as usual
You are lucky that I have decided to be a seriously minded born again Christian, if not, you know how far na....Vawulence ProMax

Tochitee:
Mumuman but you promise us you will mobilise your Ibo people to free nnmadi kanu.coward,what are you waiting for?

You are the mumu man here.
A hungry man abusing a Billionaire
What has your father achieved so far?

Okoroawusa:
Idiot

I believe you are directing it to your father

Obi talks anyhow.

Alhajikd:

You are the mumu man here.
A hungry man abusing a Billionaire
What has your father achieved so far?

A foolish Billionaire in Naira, that cannot help a poor peasant like yourself with even a small 1 million Naira relief fund, of what relevance is Gringory Obi the Scrooge to you Pauper?

Alhajikd:

Obi is the nightmare of apc and his brainless supporters

I believe brainless to a confused political Clown, Alhajikd, a certified incoherent Empty Barrel Agbadorian.

Tochitee:
Mumuman but you promise us you will mobilise your Ibo people to free nnmadi kanu.coward,what are you waiting for?

The way some of you lie freely, the devil certainly has a reserved VIP location for you.

PHIPEX:
The way some of you lie freely, the devil certainly has a reserved VIP location for you.

Gringory Obi done secure VIP suite for The Lover's Deep St. Lucia Submarine.

He keeps reacting like Hydrochloric Acid mixed with water.