Presidential Hopeful Peter Obi Expresses Concerns Over Involvement of Entertainers in Politics
In a recent episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, addressed the surge in controversy surrounding crossdressers, particularly Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, in the political sphere.
Obi suggested that financial pressures might be driving individuals, including crossdressers, to adopt unconventional methods to improve their circumstances. He believes that this could further complicate the already delicate issue of gender portraits in politics.
“Entertainers are meant to entertain, not to be involved in the political scene,” Obi emphasized. “If we play with the labels and policies to favor women, more men might consider wearing female attire to benefit from those protections. Let’s focus on our real problems rather than these distractions.”
Furthermore, Obi has ventured that gender can have a significant influence on the prevalence of corruption, citing women’s generally lower levels of corruption in comparison to men. He attributes this to women’s strong family-oriented nature and commitment to improving society.
Reflecting on his experience as the governor of Anambra State, Obi recalled that he had appointed women to key positions within his administration. He believes that women’s family-centric worldview fosters more ethical governance, citing the example of his female Chief of Staff and commissioners for Education and Planning, who he appointed during his tenure.
“Women are generally less corrupt and more driven to advance the greater good, driven by their desire to create a better world for their families,” Obi said. “They’re more invested in seeing societal progress, and that translates to more responsible leadership.”
