Tinubu eats once daily, walks to office — NRS boss

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has defended President Bola Tinubu against criticism over the lifestyle of political office holders amid Nigeria’s economic challenges.

Adedeji said Tinubu does not live extravagantly, claiming that the President often walks from his residence to his office and only uses a vehicle when travelling to the airport.

He made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday while responding to questions about the lifestyles of government officials amid rising living costs.

According to Adedeji, Tinubu had also not travelled outside Nigeria in the past three months and spends most of his time working.

“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,” he said.

The NRS boss also dismissed concerns over the number of luxury vehicles reportedly attached to the President’s convoy, arguing that the President of Nigeria could afford such vehicles.

“How much is an Escalade that the President of Nigeria cannot afford? Please don’t embarrass this country,” Adedeji said.

He further claimed that Tinubu eats only once a day and rarely attends social events.

“What is living large? In the last months, he has not even left the shores of this country, trekking and working,” he said.

Adedeji added that the President spends his time reviewing official documents and attending to government business.

“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?” he asked.