Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has said he does not concern himself with what his wife wears or buys with her own money, as long as public funds are not used to finance her lifestyle.
Obi said he had seen people argue that his wife’s dressing, bags and shoes could mean he was not prudent with money.
“I don’t know how my wife dresses or the bag or shoes she wears. I can even say now she’s actually a bit more less sophisticated. She used to be far more sophisticated before I became governor,” he said.
He added that his wife has her own money and can spend it as she chooses.
“And if she earns money and wants to buy an expensive watch, that’s her own. It’s not my business. We’re managing public money. As long as the life she lives does not in any way, bills are not paid from public money, and she’s happy with it, it doesn’t conflict my interest,” Obi said.
“That’s what I say to people. As long as what you do suits you and doesn’t conflict my interest and it’s not paid by public money, you can do it.”
Speaking about birthday celebrations, Obi said he personally does not celebrate birthdays but does not stop others from doing so.
“I don’t celebrate birthdays. I’m not into celebration but I don’t stop anybody from celebrating. As long as it suits them, it doesn’t conflict my interests, and I’m not paying the bill, I will even attend the party,” he said.
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