Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State on Saturday said he had laid a proper foundation for the solid growth of the state from a near zero situation when he assumed office six years ago.
Obi who spoke at an interactive session with newsmen in Awka was reacting to issues raised by former FCT Minister El-Rufai in a national newspaper concerning governance in Anambra.
El Rufai reportedly said Anambra was the poorest state in the country, that it was educationally backward, lacked priorities and suffered from poor infrastructural development.
But Obi said, only those who had not been to the state, and who had poor knowledge of the state’s recent history could say so.
He said, “I am surprised that somebody I am not sure has been to Anambra State even as a minister comments about the state from the point of view of what I consider as pure, unadulterated ignorance.
“It is an insult to the Igbo race to openly or even remotely suggest that any part of Igbo land is the poorest in the country. This negates our resourcefulness and ingenuity as a people.
Was mallam Nasir El Rufai right to have blasted Anambra state like that? Considering that most beggars on our streets are from his state?
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Posted: at 11-06-2012 02:54 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
sophiebaby at 11-06-2012 03:08 PM (12 years ago) (f)
His statement might be true thou .. funny..lol
Life is 2short to wake up in the morning with regrets. LOVE KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS*SOPHIEBABY* :*
Posted: at 11-06-2012 03:08 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Fuck_Muslims at 11-06-2012 03:19 PM (12 years ago) (m)
we know how they play this game nah......his pretending to be one good & upright Social Political critic of the government. What did he achievement when he was the minister of FCT ( make una no mind ooo, his target is 2015)
Posted: at 11-06-2012 03:19 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
interpo77 at 11-06-2012 03:37 PM (12 years ago) (m)
EL-RUFAI CAN BE SOMETHING BUT FAR FROM REALISTIC, his myopic and dull idea about Anambra state re totally inacceptable, how can a man from dumb northern hemispheric calling a whole big state of igboland such names'? travel and see mr man, for ur information Anambra is and has been the most influncial state in nigeria, has produced the most important personels in nigeria, the first president of nigeria ZIK OF AFRICA is from anambra, etc etc etc,the busiest and most important market in africa is from anambra state, the most important building and towers in nigeria re in onitsha som pls go and hug transformer el rufai
Posted: at 11-06-2012 03:37 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
lovecommander at 11-06-2012 03:41 PM (12 years ago) (m)
I AM NOT FROM ANAMBRA, BUT IF WANT TO SEE A STATE WHERE MONEY IS A HUMAN BEING WELL DRESSED WALKING ALONG THE ROAD, GO TO ANAMBRA. IF YOU WANT A STATE WHERE AN AVERAGE PERSON IS SURE A 2 SUMPTIOUS MEALS IT'S ANAMBRA. HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT TO SEE POVERTY AS A PERSON WALKING ALONG THE ROAD, GO TO NORTH EAST OR NORTH WEST WHERE EL RUFAI IS FROM
Posted: at 11-06-2012 03:41 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
sophiebaby at 11-06-2012 03:46 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Quote from: phyuk_Muslims on 11-06-2012 03:19 PM
we know how they play this game nah......his pretending to be one good & upright Social Political critic of the government. What did he achievement when he was the minister of FCT ( make una no mind ooo, his target is 2015)[/color]
Life is 2short to wake up in the morning with regrets. LOVE KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS*SOPHIEBABY* :*
Posted: at 11-06-2012 03:46 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
slimtimz at 11-06-2012 03:52 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Nametalkam, thank you for your last statement. For the fact that it has been long since he appeared on the big screen, he used the opportunity to say rubbish.
Posted: at 11-06-2012 03:52 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
maryclaret at 11-06-2012 04:06 PM (12 years ago) (f)
And educationally backward? The last time I read, was it not the east that carried the highest mark on the recent exams with the poorest coming from the north? So which one is educationally backward again? Odi egwu...
Ada Mbaise
Posted: at 11-06-2012 04:06 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Abokis and ashawos sophiebaby or what ever u called ur self i thought u re somebody, never knew u re like ur people south south fools, 4 malan El-Rufai after all the igbo`s properties u destroyed in Abuja during ur tenure as minister of F.C.T we still on top though i`m not from Anambra, but when it come to money Anambra state is N0 1 in Nigeria no doubt, jjealousgo kill all of una, is bcos Mr Peter Obi of Anambara is the personal advice to president Good Or bad Luck of south south, sophiebaby nd El-Rufai make una go hug transformer ashawo & terrorists LOL
Posted: at 11-06-2012 04:22 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
Treasure2 at 11-06-2012 04:22 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Quote from: phyuk_Muslims on 11-06-2012 03:19 PM
we know how they play this game nah......his pretending to be one good & upright Social Political critic of the government. What did he achievement when he was the minister of FCT ( make una no mind ooo, his target is 2015)
Hmmmmm, well said.
Posted: at 11-06-2012 04:22 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
FinlandGuy at 11-06-2012 04:27 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Quote from: lovecommander on 11-06-2012 03:41 PM
I AM NOT FROM ANAMBRA, BUT IF WANT TO SEE A STATE WHERE MONEY IS A HUMAN BEING WELL DRESSED WALKING ALONG THE ROAD, GO TO ANAMBRA. IF YOU WANT A STATE WHERE AN AVERAGE PERSON IS SURE A 2 SUMPTIOUS MEALS IT'S ANAMBRA. HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT TO SEE POVERTY AS A PERSON WALKING ALONG THE ROAD, GO TO NORTH EAST OR NORTH WEST WHERE EL RUFAI IS FROM
I go better for you one million times
Posted: at 11-06-2012 04:27 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
( make una no mind ooo, his target is 2015)
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