With the electoral phase now over, he expressed that he was confident about the PDP’s readiness to concentrate on its role as the primary opposition party.
The Labour Party leader commended the hospital for the wonderful work they are doing in the areas of health, education and poverty reduction.
The “measure is just scratching the surface as it is limited in scope and can only lead to a negligible saving,” said Mr Obi.
Mr Obi said it appears the ministry was established as a conduit to siphon public funds while using poverty alleviation as a cover.
Mr Okupe said he was dumping the Labour Party based on ideological differences, describing himself as a rightist and a liberal democrat and the party as leftist.
He described the late governor as a principled leader, patriotic Nigerian and dogged fighter.
For Nigerians, 2023 would become one of the most remarkable years in recent memory in terms of defining moments and major events.
As of Tuesday, the number of casualties has increased to 162 as more bodies were recovered.
He, however, said the hardship and issues confronting the country should not deter citizens from appreciating God and seeking His mercies.Â
He was one of the vocal voices in the South-West that rooted for Mr Obi and his political movement ‘Obidient’ during the polls.
