Obidient Movement Questions Tinubu's France Trip Costs

The Obidient Movement has publicly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding his reported month-long stay in France, alleging that the trip's expenses could have funded 20 primary healthcare centers and 100 ambulances. In a statement from its Media and Communications Directorate, the movement demanded a comprehensive disclosure of the total costs associated with the president's stay and his delegation's activities.

Reports from All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Kayode Ogundamisi indicated that Tinubu and his delegation stayed at The Peninsula Paris, where a Grand Premier Suite costs approximately €7,550 per night. This could lead to an estimated accommodation cost of about N360 million for 30 nights.

The Obidient Movement argued that the funds spent could have been better utilized for public services, particularly in healthcare. They also called for transparency regarding any agreements or investments made during the trip, insisting that public funds should be accounted for and that Nigerians deserve clarity on the outcomes of such foreign engagements.