Peter Obi, a Leader Worthy of Continued Praise – Sam Amadi

The Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC), Dr Sam Amadi has asserted that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, remains a leader who should be celebrated for setting a standard in economy and financial prudence, in public office.

Amadi’s remarks followed a recent report in the media accusing the Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, of approving N2 billion for the purchase of luxury vehicles for himself, his deputy, and their wives.

He explained that such level of wastage of public funds can only be obtainable when people do not appreciate the frugality and high level of financial discipline with which great leaders like Mr Peter Obi handled public resources.

It would be recalled that Obi, as the then Governor of Anambra State met an empty coffers in State’s treasury when he assumed office. However, at the end of his 8 years tenure, Obi left behind a litany of achievements and a savings of over N75 billion.

Praising Obi for his level of financial discipline, Amadi stated, “Peter Obi didn’t give himself a pension and no fancy cars still you don’t applaud him. You prefer the one that collects billions.”