- Adedeji defended Tinubu’s lifestyle
- He said the President does not live extravagantly
- He also defended the use of luxury vehicles
Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji has pushed back against criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s lifestyle, insisting that the Nigerian leader does not indulge in excessive luxury despite occupying the country’s highest political office.
Eko Hot Blog gathererd that Adedeji made the clarification during a Sunday appearance on Channels Television, where he was questioned by journalist Seun Okinbaloye about the lifestyle of senior government officials at a time when millions of Nigerians are facing increasing economic difficulties.
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The conversation centred on concerns about official spending, presidential convoys and the privileges enjoyed by political leaders amid the country’s rising cost of living.
Defending Tinubu, Adedeji said the President’s personal routine does not support the perception that he lives extravagantly.
He claimed that Tinubu normally walks between his residence and office and only relies on a vehicle when travelling to the airport.
The revenue chief further stated that the President eats once a day and, according to him, had remained within Nigeria for the three months preceding the interview.
Adedeji was also asked about reports concerning the number of Cadillac Escalade vehicles associated with the President’s convoy.
Rather than accepting that the vehicles demonstrated excessive spending, he questioned why the President should be considered unable to afford them, given his financial standing before assuming office.
He argued that owning or using expensive vehicles should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of an extravagant personal lifestyle.
Adedeji also pointed to what he described as Tinubu’s demanding work schedule. He said the President spends much of his time reviewing official documents and attending to government business.
The NRS chairman challenged those criticising the President’s lifestyle to point to frequent appearances at parties, holidays or other leisure activities as evidence of excessive living.
His comments come amid continuing public scrutiny of government expenditure and the lifestyles of political office holders, particularly as households across Nigeria deal with persistent economic pressures.
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