The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to avoid involving entertainers, particularly crossdressers, in political matters.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, Obi addressed the controversy surrounding popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky.
Obi suggested that economic pressures may have driven Bobrisky and others into cross-dressing.
The former Anambra State governor argued that if government policies started favoring women financially, more men might consider cross-dressing as a means to benefit from those policies.
“When somebody told me about Bobrisky, I said ‘listen, these are entertainers that should not be brought into the polity.’
“It’s entertainment. If today, our government decides to say fuel is now in ₦800 per litre but ₦400 per litre for females, the number of men that will wear female dresses will surprise you.
“So, let’s deal with our problems,” Obi said.
Meanwhile, Peter Obi, has stated that gender can influence levels of corruption, suggesting that women tend to be less corrupt than men.
Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Obi attributed this to women’s strong family orientation and a commitment to societal improvement.
Reflecting on his tenure as governor of Anambra State, Obi shared his experience of appointing women to strategic positions within his administration.
He explained that women’s family-centred outlook drives them to make decisions that foster a better society, which he believes can lead to more ethical governance.
Obi said, “Women are less corrupt. They are not as corrupt as men. And because they have families, they are more determined to see things work.
“When I was governor, my Chief of Staff and commissioners for Education and Planning were all women.”
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