Netizens reacts as Tinubu’s son travels in presidential jet to watch polo tournament in Kano (photo)

Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Tinubu, and his friends take the presidential jet to Kano for a polo match, where they are welcomed by state leaders.

This is taking place at a time when the cost of aviation gasoline has risen to an all-time high.

Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has come under fire from several Nigerians for traveling to Kano State aboard a presidential plane to watch a polo match.

Polo is a ball game played while mounted. It is one of the oldest officially sanctioned team sports in the world and a classic field sport. But only the privileged and the ruling class play it in Nigeria.

According to information obtained by SaharaReporters, Seyi traveled to Kano on Sunday with his pals to watch a polo match. When they arrived in the historic city, state government representatives greeted them.

This is happening at a time when jet fuel prices are at an all-time high.

According to information obtained by SaharaReporters, Seyi Tinubu was probably present for the 2023 NPA Kano International Polo Tournament finals, which were set to take place on Sunday at the Usman Dantata Polo Ground in Kano.

The Muhammadu Sanusi Cup final between the “winners” and the “rest of the team” was planned for 4.30 pm on Sunday, while the Dangote Cup final between Golden Ranch and Agad/Rumbu began at 3.30 pm.

Seyi Tinubu’s careless private travel on taxpayer money while struggling in Nigeria is similar to what happened in January 2020 when Hanan, the daughter of then-President Muhammadu Buhari, flew to Bauchi State for a private photography trip on a government jet.

The founder of Daily Nigerian and a Nigerian journalist named Jaafar Jaafar stated on his X (previously Twitter) account, “Here’s Tinubu’s golden child, Seyi, flying aboard a presidential plane to watch polo in Kano. However, this pattern did not begin today.

“Buhari set the bad example when he allowed his daughter Hanan to travel in a presidential jet for a photo tour in Bauchi. Even if our laws are vague on this, one thing is clear. This is an offence to the moral code of leadership.”

Another user, @belloinuwa, who also spoke on the misuse of special forces units in the country said, “What about the misuse of a special forces unit as his bodyguards? See them in the pictures.

“The other day he went skateboarding in Abuja with them running by his side. This is just a continuation of the culture of impunity from the previous government, perhaps on an even grander scale this time.”

Another X user, @HGBashar wrote,

“Buhari merely sought the title of ‘President’ without understanding or respecting the sanctity of the office.

“The audacity to let his daughter, Hanan, use a presidential jet for a mere photo tour in Bauchi was the beginning of this mockery. Now we see Tinubu’s protege, Seyi, hopping on the same jet for a polo match in Kano.

“It’s not just about the laws, it’s about ethics, morals, and respect for the position. Our leaders must do more than just occupy an office; they must uphold its dignity.”

Also, @EIderstateman said, “Gone are those days when public employees could confront political leaders without fear or favour and be reprimanded if they disregarded established processes, norms, and regulations. My Dad once sent a bill to Sir Ahmadu Bello for using an official plane for an unofficial trip.”

Seyi Tinubu in November 2022 in the build-up to the 2023 general elections attracted public outrage when he flew to Kano in a private jet to lead a rally in support of his father in the presidential election.