Obienyem Reacts to Soludo’s Revelation, Clarifies Obi’s Record on Cleaning Expenses

Mr. Valentine Obienyem, Media Adviser to Mr. Peter Obi, has acknowledged Governor Charles Soludo’s recent efforts to address the inflated ₦137 million monthly cleaning bill in Anambra State. He described the move as a welcome initiative in the ongoing effort to promote better management of public resources.

Obienyem noted that the step taken by Governor Soludo reflects the principles Mr. Obi upheld during his tenure from 2006 to 2014, particularly his focus on reducing the cost of governance and prioritising service delivery over government comfort. He pointed out that Mr. Obi consistently applied modesty and accountability in the management of public funds.

He explained that under Mr. Obi, the cleaning and gardening of the Government House were mostly handled by government-employed staff. In rare cases where extra hands were needed, the expenses were minimal and never approached the levels recently reported.

Obienyem further suggested that when such disclosures are made, it would be helpful to specify the time periods involved to avoid generalisations. He emphasised that Mr. Obi’s administration maintained a clear record of prudence, transparency, and responsible governance.