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ROBINHOOD: How I Spend My Bribe Money-Gov Obi-PM NEWS

Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra State Governor Peter Obi of Anambra state has said unlike other public officers, he channels his bribe money into bettering the lot of the people of his state. Obi, who spoke with journalists in Awka, the state capital, last weekend, explained that since contractors would always want to part with some percentage of their profit, he has devised a means to channel the “kick-back” into welfarism programs.


In less than three years in office, the governor said he has been able to save N350 million through this process, proceeds of which, he said, are pumped into the acquisition of 50 taxi cabs and 50 buses donated to the people of the state to alleviate transportation problem.

“They will always come to say ‘thank you’ with huge sums of money. At first, I was rejecting it, but I gave it a second thought and came to the realization that the money is the state’s money and can be beneficial to the people of the state. Today, the 50 yellow buses and 50 yellow taxis you see plying various routes in Anambra state are as a result of this effort,” he explained.

The governor, who said he rejected the proposal of two bullet proof vehicles valued at N150 million upon assumption of office, explained further that it was the money that he used in acquiring 50 Peugeot 406 cars on direct purchase from PAN, at a cost of N3 million each.

The vehicles, he said, were given to his commissioners and permanent secretaries who had no official vehicles as at the time he took over. The Anambra state governor is, however, changing his mind on the use of bullet proof vehicles, an idea he earlier jettisoned, especially as another election year is approaching.

“I have ordered for a bullet proof car valued at N25 million and have been paying the money since June last year and very soon, the car will be delivered to me,” he said.

He also said it has become necessary to acquire the bullet proof car because of the turbulent and peculiar political climate in Anambra state, adding that, “with election approaching, I can’t afford not to acquire the bullet proof car.”

Speaking on the forthcoming election, governor Obi said it is time for Iwu to go. “We can’t trust Iwu’s INEC to conduct elections in Nigeria in general and Anambra in particular. I suggest we hire the Ghanaians to come and conduct elections for us. That is the only time we can be sure of a free and fair election in Nigeria. If we can’t emulate America, let us, at least, emulate Ghana,” he emphasised.

http://saharareporters.com/2009/02/18/robinhood-how-i-spend-my-bribe-money-gov-obi-pm-news

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hahaha......no clean politician.....

If your aim was to equate Obi with Ganduje in terms of avaricious greed, you have failed woefully and only succeeded in marketing the man.

My respect for the man just quadrupled.

Oh a add like Athiefkudollar.. remember he introduced bribing Senators with dollars

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mulante:
If your aim was to equate Obi with Ganduje in terms of avaricious greed, you have failed woefully and only succeeded in marketing the man.

My respect for the man just quadrupled.

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We know your type

Stalwert:
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We know your type

You wish you did but I don't associate with simple minded people like you.

mulante:
If your aim was to equate Obi with Ganduje in terms of avaricious greed, you have failed woefully and only succeeded in marketing the man.

My respect for the man just quadrupled.

MR. OBI is the Man!!

Every corner there is no way to bring Him down....

RESPECT MR. OBI.... RESPECT
NIGERIA WILL BE GREAT AGAIN

And they keep digging..

From 2018.. they gotten to 2009.. and they digging continues.

Yet no stain..

Pls let's take it back to 90's we might have something..

Funny zon B's.

The man foolishly just shot himself in the foot; he admitted to collecting bribe, an act that is in every way illegal and against the law.
Worthy to note was that it was not as if he was being forced to accept it; moreover as a governor he had all the powers to stop it and completely eradicate it but chose to go along with it and more damning was his unashamed public admission of this act as some sort of heroic achievement - imagine this level of corrupt mindset.

Has Obi apologized for taking bribes?

Buhari stole 5billion dollars as PTF chairman.

He is in PDP so tell ur lifeless one to go and probe him since he has no immunity as a result of not being in APC.

Ur comparism is not worth it,its jst ur hatred for him.

sammy99:
He is in PDP so tell ur lifeless one to go and probe him since he has no immunity as a result of not being in APC.

Ur comparism is not worth it,its jst ur hatred for him.

Are you saying a confessed bribe taker is better than an alleged bribe taker?

abes:
Are you saying a confessed bribe taker is better than an alleged bribe taker?

ok a bribe taker using it for d benefit of his pple and a bribe taker using it for d benefit of himself only while his pple are suffering.

I rather go for d confessed bribe taker cos der is every tendency of using it for a good purpose and not taking anoda one without u knowing.