…By Larry John for TDPel Media.
Mbah took to Twitter to announce the acquisition of new vehicles for the Distress Rapid Squad (DRS), a replacement for the defunct Police Urban Patrol.
However, his choice of Hyundai vehicles over the locally manufactured Innoson vehicles triggered a wave of criticism online.
Others questioned how Nigeria’s economy could grow if its own products were not embraced, while foreign economies benefited.
Others noted that the governor’s move seemed inspired by similar initiatives in Lagos.
However, the overall sentiment expressed disappointment and frustration over the decision to opt for foreign cars instead of supporting local manufacturers.