Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos state has fired at Peter Obi over some comments he made in the US.
In an appearance at John Hopkins university, the one time Anambra Governor had made some comments which Sanwo-Olu described as disparaging and demarketing Nigeria.
While Obi mentioned and criticized the current administration that they worsened the economy, Sanwo-Olu defended Tinubu stating that he has a track record of eliminating poverty judging from his days as a Governor in Lagos.
“I also find Mr Obi’s pattern of behaviour disturbing. When prominent Nigerians go overseas, they ought to project Nigeria positively. They do not have to do that for the government. But we all owe a duty to market Nigeria on the global stage rather than de-market her. That is what true patriotism is about,” he said.
Also comparing Obi’s administration as a two term governor of Anambra state in time past with Tinubu as Lagos Governor and now president, Sanwo-Olu said Peter Obi contributed to Nigeria’s poverty.
The Lagos Governor noted that while Peter Obi could not build any school during his Governorship days, Tinubu built so many in Lagos state.
“Five years after Peter Obi left office, his successor, Willie Obiano, reduced the poverty rate in Anambra from almost 60% to 14.8%.”
“Mr. Obi contributed to the increase in poverty in Nigeria. Governor Tinubu, as he then was, was responsible for lifting millions out of poverty,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
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