Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has said he is not a hungry governor, as he was an accomplished person before his appointment.
The Governor lambasted critics who accused him of mismanaging the state’s resources, saying, “I’m not a hungry governor.”
It would be recalled that Obiano had been under criticism over alleged profligacy in the handling of state’s resources, including mismanagement of N75bn allegedly left in the state’s coffers by his predecessor, Mr. Peter Obi.
In a media chat at the Governor’s Lodge, weekend, Obiano said, “Look, let me tell you, I was wealthy person before I came here as a governor.”
The Governor affirmed that because of his banking background, he had maintained financial prudence and transparency in the management of the state resources.
“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 a well accomplished person by every measurement. Providence brought me here as governor to serve the people.”
Chief Obiano added that in terms of enjoyment, there was none in the state to enjoy as a governor, adding that all the protocols of being Governor were restricting his comfort.
“In just two years in office, he was being rated with those who spent eight years in office as governor.
“Anambra State has now become an investment destination. I have built the longest bridge in the state to link Anambra with other states; the bridge would shorten journeys to Nsukka, Abuja and so on,” he boasted of his administration’s achievement in security, describing it as outstanding.
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