“I Didn’t Say SABMiller Investment Worths $100m” – Obi

Mohammed Oluwatimileyin Taoheed reports,

The Labour Party’s Presidential Flag-bearer, Peter Obi has denied that he said that state’s investment in SAB Miller has grown to $100 million in Anambra State.

Obi, who is the ex-governor of the State, made this known in a letter written to the current Governor, Sir Charles Soludo, as released through his media aide, Valentine Obienyem.

Recall that Peter Obi has earlier disclosed that he invested $20 million in International Breweries on behalf of Anambra State as a governor. This was said in an interview in 2018.

While speaking on the claim of the youth in the letter said, Obi writes: “When the news of the multiplication of Obi’s investment in SABMiller was published, I knew it did not come from you. I made it clear that it was not circulated by Obi’s Media, but probably by one of the youths, not under our control, but eager to throw in anything that glorified their hero–Obi.

“Do not judge Obi’s supporters based on these people’s cathartic reactions.

“It was saddening when one of the people you later appointed an aide, in a bashful, pugilistic manner, said I was the one that published it. When your media aide rebutted it, I said he did what he was supposed to do.

“My argument was simple: Even if the news was true, it is wrong to put into your mouth what you did not say.

“I read the recent rebuttal by your Commissioner on the subject, what do I say about it? I only want to assure you that Obi’s camp is supporting you. We want you to succeed and cannot be part of any plot against you.

“Some people are angry because we have chosen to identify with you; it is about time they realised that our only interest is recovering the eight years of retrogression,” the letter added.

“Anybody supporting Obi that fights you is on his own. I say this with all sincerity, especially knowing the brief I received from Mr Peter Obi on this.

“Obi is ready to offer any support that will redeem our state and set it on the path of progress again.

“The way things are, anybody fighting you at the January of your tenure is simply being inconsiderate and insensitive. Please always sieve everyday reactions by people from the reaction from Mr Obi’s official camp.

“As for Soludo’s supporters, take us as friends. We are one with you in the belief that Prof. Soludo should succeed for the good of our state”.