The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has carpeted his critics who accused him of mismanaging the state’s resources, saying, “I’m not a hungry governor.”

The governor, who stated this in a media chat at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, said he was an accomplished person by dint of a good career he had in the banking industry.

He said, “Look, let me tell you, I’m a wealthy person before I came here as a governor. I didn’t come here to steal, because there is nothing here for me to steal.
“I was enjoying my wealth in the United States of America with my family before I was approached to come and do this job as a governor.

“I had already made good money before venturing into politics. I was relishing in the comfort of my house, with swimming pool, basketball court and other good things in the United States before providence brought me here.

“I’m an accomplished person by every measurement. Providence brought me here as governor to serve the people.

“In terms of enjoyment, there is none here to enjoy as a governor, with all this protocol restricting my comfort.”

Obiano had been under criticism over alleged profligacy in the handling of state’s resources, including mismanaging N75bn allegedly left in the state’s coffers by his predecessor, Mr. Peter Obi.
But Obiano, in the media chat, said because of his banking background, he had maintained financial prudence and transparency in the management of the state resources.

He said in just two years in office, he was being rated with those who spent eight years in office as governor.

He boasted of his administration’s achievement in security, describing it as outstanding. According to him, Anambra State has now become an investment destination.

The governor said he had built the longest bridge in the state to link Anambra with other states, noting that the bridge would shorten journeys to Nsukka, Abuja and so on.

He added that the three flyovers in Awka under construction would be ready by April.

He said, “Look, let me tell you, I’m a wealthy
person before I came here as a governor. I
didn’t come here to steal, because there is
nothing here for me to steal.
“I was enjoying my wealth in the United States
of America with my family before I was
approached to come and do this job as a
governor.
“I had already made good money before
venturing into politics. I was relishing in the
comfort of my house, with swimming pool,
basketball court and other good things in the
United States before providence brought me
here.
“I’m an accomplished person by every
measurement.

http://www.punchng.com/obiano-to-critics-im-not-a-hungry-governor/

Aufbauh:


Does he need to state all these to prove his status?
We all know that there is no Nigeria governor that is a poor man before assumption but that does not stop their senseless looting.

The man looks humble but with words like this, you'll begin to think that there is so much in the mind that the eyes can not decipher.

LoveDecay:
Stupid excuse. I was rich before I became governor.

Ha ha. Obaino don't you wanna get richer.

Isn't that why you're here?

adconline:
What a crass response. How much was he making when he was a director at Fidelity Bank? Why didn't he public declare his assets??

Teddeebear:
e pain you, no be una write about him, have you ever heard him talk to press before like this.


you people should learn to mind your business, am sorry

Aufbauh:


Oops! You mean they don’t write against or criticise any other governor before?
Well his arrogant and boastful words is not against me but against his own people, i have right to let him know that he is not the only rich person who came into power as governor.
Am sorry too cos i never knew it is pathological and you guys are used to it.

adconline:
What a crass response. How much was he making when he was a director at Fidelity Bank? Why didn't he public declare his assets??