Senior Special Assistant to Governor Peter Obi on Media and Publicity,
Mr. Valentine Obienyem, has described as a figment of imagination, report in
some newspapers that the outgoing governor of Anambra State was being
considered for either the post of Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, SGF, a minister or an ambassador.
In a statement in Awka, yesterday, Obienyem said the epidemic of
speculations surrounding Governor Obi’s next move after handing over to his
successor on March 17, 2014, was understandable, but insisted, however, that
his boss’ only wish was to hand over successfully, having taken Anambra from
grass to glory and from a state that witnessed many bank robberies to one that
had not witnessed any bank robbery in four years.
Obieyem said: “As you are aware, Obi is still the governor of Anambra
State. His major concern is to finish strong.
“Associating any federal appointment with him is speculation and
rumour-mongering and should be treated as such.”
According to him, whatever would “happen to the governor after his exit
from Awka Government House is God’s wish.”
The governor’s aide said what should be the people’s concern was how the
governor would end successfully and support the in-coming governor for the good
of the state and not planting seeds of discord through baseless rumours.
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