Labour Party presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has sparked mixed reactions from netizens as he discusses his frugal approach to spending.
In a video circulating online, the former governor of Anambra State shared his perspective on spending money. Peter Obi stated that he cannot justify paying N250,000 per night to stay at a hotel.
Peter Obi emphasized that he is not against people spending their money as they see fit, but he is against the wasteful use of public funds. He mentioned that if he pays N250,000 per night at a hotel, he would feel like his money was stolen and wouldn’t be comfortable with it, given his background as a businessman.
Additionally, Peter Obi revealed that during his eight-year tenure as the governor of Anambra State, he consistently flew in the economy class, opting not to travel in business or first class.
See various reactions below:
- brownfollyvat: “Abeg jare, stop ur lies. When you were governor, do u want to tell me u did not sleep at all in such hotel, this is how u ppl lie and confuse ur gullible followers.”
- hayzed_ayo: “Watch obidients clap for him and cheer him up. Bunch of comedians 😂😂😂.”
- stargirl_deyee: “This man isn’t against you spending your money, he is against you wasting public funds. We are used to criminals in government, so when we see people who want to save us & cut the cost of governance we think they are lying.”
- theqcluxury: “All talk, no action!!! They stole your mandate… please keep quiet now.”
- rubelsandangels: “If you feel the pains of the masses you’d know that spending 250k of govt money in a hotel knowing that there are people who need that money should keep you awake. Yet they are spending 160m on cars for senators.”
- dbassboi: “Lies everywhere. Why we no Dey see u for Ikeja airport hotel if u are in Lagos mainland 😂😂😂.”
- abbey_219: “This man cannot go on a debate with any local government chairman in Lagos… Dullard Peter Obi.”