Victor Joseph
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@lord_vuma
Medical Doctor👨🏾⚕️ #PublicHealth #Missions #Entrepreneur #Farmer
Prep yourselves for some of the greatest shock of your life. In 2007 social media wasn’t what it is today, so you won’t exactly say that anyone was watching or everything was aimed for campaign or record of future political ambition. Soo!! That year @PeterObi as Gov of Anambra State rejected two plots of land allocated offered to him, No cameras, it was simply just about principle. In 2015 he rejected oil block too. No one in their sound mind does something like that in this country, absolutely NO ONE!!; sure, sometimes I feel like Obi is not in his sound mind, maybe that’s why. In a country where public office is often a ticket to personal wealth, Obi’s refusal to enrich himself or his family. But this is just the start, and I think you’re not shocked enough: Obi Rejected Honorary Doctor degree from 7 Universities that I’m sure of. There are also claims that he declined a professorship title too simply because he hadn’t earned it through the academic process, I’m yet to verify this particular claim though. With Obi it’s basically Integrity over honorary accolades. Ask yourself here and now, when last did you hear a politician say no to a shiny title? As Governor, Obi rejected a N400M offer from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Don’t forget he already turned down an oil well deal prior. Obi didn’t stop there. He declined his pension as an ex-governor. While others collect hefty retirement packages, Obi said, “No, thanks.” He also left ₦75 billion in state savings when he exited office in 2014. In 2022, Obi shared how the Bauchi State governor offered him land in Abuja, and he refused. In Obi’s words: “I told him I don’t need it.” The governor later confirmed Obi was the only one to decline such an offer. Obi’s philosophy as Governor was clear: “I became Governor to serve my people, not to enjoy undue privileges.” He lived it to the fullest: Rejected lands Cut governance costs, and showed public office isn’t a family business. That’s the mindset Nigeria needs in a National leader Here’s more: Obi personally funded boreholes, school renovations, and hospital upgrades in Anambra without dipping into state funds. He used his own money to support communities, setting a standard no one else has matched. Sure many Nigerians today ask how can he replicate that as just one man in the presidency?? Sure he can. He once challenged the status quo, so he can do it again. No Government Office holder in Nigeria has declined to use his position to enrich his family or friends except Peter Obi.” That’s a legacy worth talking about. Peter Obi’s record isn’t perfect, nobody’s record is, however his consistent rejection of personal gain in a system that rewards it is nothing short of extraordinary. Nigeria deserves leaders who serve, not the ones who exploit through contracts, manipulation of national budget and Ecetra
With gratitude and deep reflection, I made the difficult decision to decline the appointment as Youth Ambassador. This is not out of disrespect - it can be a matter of purpose, timing and conviction.
