Dont Appoint Me SGF , Ambassador, Minister Obi tells President

                                     

Governor Peter Obi yesterday said he is not interested to be appointed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), an Ambassador or even a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Obi described as being figment of the imagination of those making the insinuations, adding that his utmost concern is to finish strong as Governor Anambra state.

Obi spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Valentine Obienyem who described newspaper reports as a figment of imagination.

The report read: ‘’ the report in some newspapers that my boss, Governor Peter Obi is being considered for the post of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), for a Ministerial appointment, an Ambassadorial appointment, among others is in the figment of the imagination of those spreading it.

 Obienyem said that the epidemic of speculation surrounding Governor Obi’s next move after handing over to his successor on the 17^th of March, was understandable, but insisted that his boss’s only wish was to hand over successfully on the 17^th, having taken Anambra from grass to glory, from a State that witnessed many bank robberies to one that has not witnessed any bank robbery in four years.

“As you are aware, Obi is still the Governor of Anambra State.  His major concern is to finish strong.  Associating any federal appointment to him is speculation and rumour-mongering and should be treated as such,” the statement said, while affirming that whatever will  happen to the Governor next is God’s wish.

Further, Obienyem said what should be 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 rumour.

“Governor Obi has done so well in Anambra State.  He has shown what governance ought to be.  He lifted Anambra to glory without borrowing or raising of bonds.  His major concern is to give all necessary support to his successor and not on Federal Government appointments as being speculated.”  Obienyem concluded.