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Thursday, 30 July 2015

'There's nothing to gain in pulling Okonjo-Iweala down' - Peter Obi

The former Governor of Anambra State met with some journalists in the state recently where he spoke on various burning national issues. Of note was the alleged mismanagement of Nigeria's economy by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.
"It is rather unfortunate that we have this attitude of trying to pull down our best. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala is a global star and only came back to serve her country and she did that with passion. We gain nothing trying to pull her down. We did it with Arunma Otteh, but we know what she is today. I have been in several meetings where this woman (Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala) was almost crying as she explained and pleaded with all and sundry on the need to save for the rainy day.
She advised that proceeds from excess crude sales should be saved in the Sovereign National Wealth Fund for effective management. I have read newspaper reports that it is ironic that she spoke of a rainy day when it was already pouring. I personally remain indebted to her because it was from her persistent preaching on the need to save in the Sovereign National Wealth Fund that made me incorporate savings in foreign currency – that is why one third of the money we left on leaving office was in foreign currency, $156 million(N25 billion at that time).
With interest now it would be about $170 million and with the current rate it is almost N40 billion. My position in all this is that we must cultivate the attitude of saving as a country. Excess crude money should be saved in the Sovereign Wealth Fund. No country will survive without saving for the future. Even in animal kingdom, the ants save for the rainy day. We must save bearing in mind that natural resources that we enjoy today are depleting assets."

82 comments:

Davido's driver said...

Really??

Unknown said...

True talk

APPLE said...

I have a lot of respect for this great woman.

Unknown said...

True talk

Unknown said...

No mind dem my governor,dey jst derive pleasure in pullin dere own dwn....mstchheeeewww

Unknown said...

Tell them o

Anonymous said...

This man is the realest mumu ever! Huge butt licker. Its really unfortunate.

Bishop Dammy said...

Nothing to gain? Even the truth and rubbishing corruption? Isn't that enough? If your hands are dirty, then let people wash them for you.. that's if you cannot do it yourself. Acts 8:22

Bonita Bislam said...

Nobody pulling her down.She's pulled herself down already when instead of coordinating the finance of this country,she did the opposite.How comes Nigerians are still singing late prof. Dora Akunyili's praises even in death? That is because her service to Nigeria is recognized home and abroad and her legacy lives on.Okonjo Iweala is only celebrated by foreigners who judge her based on her contribution in the world bank.
She is part of the reason why the economy of this country has K leg right now. Soludo said it all & I agree with him intoto.

BONARIO NNAGS said...

In as much as I share your sentiment to some extent, I'm also of the view that after such service to the country, when called to give account, she shouldn't see it at an attack on her person or a witch hunt.
She was the coordinating minister in an administration that saw corruption hit an impunity level. The federal government owing many contractors. So when called to give account, she shouldn't feel worried, unless she has something to hide.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

GALORE said...

Well said Sir

Leave @Oshobaba.....the devil wen go deal with that man still dey do pushup

He better focus on his "virgin timid wife"






@Galore

N.I.X said...

Please dont speak for justice

Anonymous said...

TEL DAT TO ADAMS...TOMJERRYSWIT

Unknown said...

Story for d gods

Anonymous said...

I agree Mr Peter Obi.I'm aware she tried to convince the Former president.

I'm also aware she told several times about le eye balls and her stylish but obvious embezzling and total disregard for processes.

I also heard that the withdrawals she made was against her better judgment.But my grouse with her is that she should have spoken out.She put her personal benefits over her hard earned integrity and the country she came to serve.

In turning a blind eye and defending a corrupt set of people,she lost herself and her respect.

Anonymous said...

don't mind the idiots

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said..
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Gerrarahere mhenn shiiiiiiiiiit.....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

TAMARA SPLASH said...

Thank u sit

TAMARA SPLASH said...

Thank u sir

Anonymous said...

Peter Obi i'm not surprise you are talking like this because the search has not beamed on you yet. How do u reconcile this puzzle: Okonjo-Iweala did her best while serving as minister of finance and co-ordinating minister of our economy yet $2.1b got missing from our Excess Crude Account (ECA) between Nov. 2014 and May 2015. Nobody would have known until the president PMB mentioned it and when called upon to explain, she said the former president unilaterally authorized the withdrawal from ECA. Knowing fully well in her capacity as minister of finance that the Federal Govt alone cannot make withdrawal from that account because the fund therein belongs to the three arms of Govt - Federal, State n Local govt.
our currency went into devaluation twice in close succession leading to hyperinflation n weakening Naira to Dollar. Now a dollar sells for #250.
Under her watch as finance minister, our reserves plummeted greatly and unemployment went sky-rocket.
Some people don't know the duties of their office, Okonjo-Iweala as a minister of finance, she is Adviser to the president on revenue and expenditure, so, how do u justify her or appraise her performer when all indices of our economy were bad in her time? Peter Obi, i think u are not the one talking!

Unknown said...

No one is pulling her down......All Nigerians want is an account of how she spent her days in office...Simple

Moye says so via BB Passport courtesy LIB...

Anonymous said...

You have made a statement to the extent of your intelligence.

Anonymous said...

##told him

Unknown said...

Adams is an old confused man.
He shud invest all dis on how to better Edo state instead of trying to fight a woman....

OSINANL said...

Abeg tell them...

Anonymous said...

Shame on You10.46am.... She did cry that Nigeria should save for a rainy day and people like your governor said that she was stating things that were not constitutional....

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

Exactly

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others.

lami said...

She did this to herself, she should ve gotten out or be more firm in handling our finances. She even lied that we are not broke.

Unknown said...

Nobody iss pulling her.
Ass licker

Unknown said...

if she is found guilty she will pay...weather star or harp,she will pay for sure!

Anonymous said...

U r the biggest bastard in the world. Dare show ur face while u insult Okwute Ndi'Igbo. A man that in his 50s have achieved more than ur lineage, before u n after u. Aturu

Anonymous said...

Pls shut up. How well have u managed ur time? Making lengthy posts wen u can be productive.

Anonymous said...

Wat do you know. You ant

Anonymous said...

Please keep staying here don't leave to get a life. Sorry

Anonymous said...

And how does a government appointee that has no elective mandate cub stop corruption. Or is she EFCC boss? Kindly shut up.

Anonymous said...

So many daft ppl on linda ikeji blog

Anonymous said...

He is the realest Mumu just like the useless thing that gave birth to u

Unknown said...

that's the fact.

ary said...

Tell that to those who are hell bent on the destruction of the Igbos. bless you Anonymous 11.00AM

ary said...

Tell that to those who are hell bent on the destruction of the Igbos. bless you Anonymous 11.00AM

Unknown said...

No body is pulling her down rather she should concentrate on giving a concrete account when. Next she's been called upon!

Anonymous said...

Not my business but let the right thing be done madam

Unknown said...

Nobody is pulling her down. Clear conscience fears no.....

Unknown said...

I will advice Mr president to continue working with this woman @ least till we pass this anticipated disaster please!

Anonymous said...

I agree with Peter Obi. The governors even took the Federal Government to court over this same ECA and they won. I believe the governors and the judiciary is to blame for sipping our hands into what should have been saved for the rainy day.

Unknown said...

Birds of a feather. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Birds of a feather. Linda take note!

stanlo boranti said...

Do our know what global stars do @ Peter Obi... They resign in the face of unfathomable corruption and rot.. Pls we she stop playing d tribal card...This woman n er pple NVR envisaged the possibilities of PMB winning so they kept on Deceiving naijas with their lies and sweet tongue.....Its judgement day n let those without skeleton have no fear

chuks Change Agent said...

Just let the great woman be. Ask question if you have and respectfully.

Unknown said...

Thank you sir!

@joeydapoet said...

oh plssss...stop the whining aiidy.Nobody is saying she dint do well in Diaspora but rite here in Naija? i dont think so....looters ran amok under her watch....and she neva batted an eyelid..turned her face the oda way.Its called aiding and abetting which makes her an accomplice.she jeopardized her integrity...so?



knowurway.com said...

Peter Obi, Nngozi u re defending know she her self was a corrupt woman wen she serve as minister, EFCC please I want Peter Obi to be investigated thank u.

knowurway.com said...

Peter Obi, Nngozi u re defending know she her self was a corrupt woman wen she was a minister, Peter Obi is a corrupt man he looted funds wen he was a governor. EFCC please I want Peter Obi to be investigated thank u.....

Endydecency said...

Whom God is with, who can be against the person. Not even chimpanze Oshiomole or stupid LIBers that many could not pass their WAEC exams without malpractice, but turned to financial analysts because they get smart phones.

Mollybeth39 said...

If her hands are clean she will be exonerated. Time will tell. Job 11 vs 13-19

Unknown said...

Wow! Dis state is damn rich and its worker's wil never b poor. Dis is wht we call accountable not d Osun dat was interested in only consuming frm allocation's.

Unknown said...

Dumb Fuck.

Anonymous said...

Pls u guys should stop insulting the best governor Anambra ever had..a man of integrity though i want evryone to be probed even Oga Jonah.

Anonymous said...

Mr Peter Obi, does it amount to "pulling down" to request a public official to give an account of her stewardship in office?.

Anonymous said...

Osho baba dat is making noise dont even pay corpers after all his noise as a labour leader..all Dog carry sheet for mouth..

Anonymous said...

I support u Bonario

Anonymous said...

Useless Oshiomhole running his fowl mouth. A man without a school leaving certificate. One of the most corrupt governors of the Third Republic. Ewu goat.

Anonymous said...

Gbam

Anonymous said...

Isnt it hypocritical of you to advise that she spoke out when you as a person are commenting as anonymous.

Accept first that she is a woman, then that she is foreign trained and not used to local things, then it is dangerous to be holy among thieves. She has done her best. Leave her alone.

Unknown said...

Peter Obi should stfu already. What did he do for his moribund state...zero infrastructure in Anambra. Dashing tax payers money to Catholic Priests and Political affiliates...Nigeria will never be better with this kind of selfish people in power or corridors of power.

mature said...

You talk like a fool. Talk is very cheap so you can make claims without substance. Let this government back there claims with facts and stop gaining cheap popularity by running down others. The usd was 198 when she handed over it is the clueless government that took it to where it is today

Unknown said...

Your comment shows how myopic your reasoning is.

Anonymous said...

Your brain has been fried by propaganda by Oshiomole. Stop regurgitating APC trash and stating it as fact. Let Oshiomole and El Rufai present their proof that she spent the ECA money without approval. Sick people like you driven by tribal hatred and jealously will surely perish.

Anonymous said...

And where did you get your senseless comment from? That they resign? For your mama to come and run. Jealousy to kill una. OkonjoIweala is going higher.

Anonymous said...

From Peter Pann,I am not surprised Peter Obi is saying this because he and Okonjo Iweala were all in the Jonathan economic team that ran Nigeria aground .It was Obi who was allegedly running secret errands and money laundering for Jonathan and licked his ass so much that he was compensated enormously.Obi manipulated Anambra and stole billions by sharing state resources with the churches.He starved over 300 staff of Anambra Water Board, ANSEPA and Marketing Board to death without salaries throughout his 8 years tenure.At his campaign for Jonathan in Onitsha ,he described Buhari as an illiterate who belongs to the old generation.Pls ask Obi how he made his stupendous wealth.419.Throughout his 8 year tenure,and till date,there,s no pipe borne water anywhere in Anambra.Dont mind the mago -mago man.EFCC should investigate Obis laundering of over #350m cash when his aides were caught encounters his office in Lagos and all contracts given to his inlaw one Messrs Paul B.

Unknown said...

Efcc n icpc shd pls do der work well

Anonymous said...

Don't mind Peter Obi.He benefitted from the loot as a member of Jonathan's economic team.Obi looted Anambra through the churches.He dealth with workers such that over 300 staff of the Water Board died without salaries for 8 years.No better infrastructure.Ask Obi how he described Buhari during the campaigns.He called Buhari an illiterate who can't operate a mobile phone,coming to rule a modern Nigeria.The EFCC should find out how Obi made his stupendous wealth.etc.

Unknown said...

The Governors then, Oshomole inclusive went to court to force her release money from excess crude account for their lavish life style.

Unknown said...

story for the gods

Anonymous said...

Iweala messed herself up! One minute she says the economy is stable and growing marginally, the next minute we are out of money to run the Government. $2.1b she says she got approval from GEJ to release...too unprofessional to imagine. We heard one Minister (just one female minister), acquired as much as $6b right in front of an acclaimed global professional that calls herself a coordinating minister. Evidently, she must have been coordinating the loot sharing. No sentiments, she should be probed and jailed and anybody or country that employs her......Hmmmm buyers beware.

Unknown said...

WORD!!!

Casey DM said...

they did to Oteh, they rubbished her but we know where she is today. Same thing that they are doing to NOI....now I see why those that have succeeded and based abroad refuse to come back t fix this Nation. Myopic people that that Ape Oshio tries to tarnish their image. Don Casey

Anonymous said...

she will shine...the Ape Oshio will not bring her down. she will leave Naija with their wahala and go to UN to occupy her position. Rubbish pple with deep rooted " BringHerDownSyndrome".

Business Barbie said...

Linda too many dumb people on your blog
You need to start doing a program to educate The youths. Most talk without reasoning. Just regurgitate what lies old politicians spew. No one can bring Ngozi down. She has attained a level Oshio can't even dream of.

Anonymous said...

You're so ignorant. Do you know the meaning of being a Minister at all? So heading a ministry also means that she was the policewoman of other ministries and the sole signatory of their bank accounts and the government account? Do you know if she raised her suspicions over fraud and the authorities ignored it? Was Okonjo Iweala the EFCC Chairman or DG of the police under Jonathan? Under her watch Nigeria became the No.1 economy inAfrica which is now attracting billions of investment dollars that will lead to more growth, jobs and a dynamic economy that you and I will enjoy. She was able to achieve this because it was directly under her mandate. Pls start thinking with your brain.

Anonymous said...

She should've resigned when her counsel was not adhered to. That is why her name is being dragged in the mud with the Jonathans. I'm sorry but it's on her

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