Obi said he had seen comments questioning whether his wife’s choice of clothing, bags and shoes was inconsistent with his reputation for prudence and careful management of 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.
The former governor explained that his wife has her own income and is free to spend it as she chooses, provided public funds are not used to finance her lifestyle.
“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 also disclosed that he personally does not celebrate birthdays but said he has no problem attending celebrations organised by others.
“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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