<p><strong>Media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has taken a swipe at 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi following controversy over a luxury handbag reportedly carried by his wife, Margaret.</strong></p>
<p>Olayinka questioned the former Anambra State governor’s repeated portrayal of himself as a prudent and modest politician, arguing that the reported value of his wife’s handbag contradicted the image he projects to the public.</p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/federal-agencies-sign-mou-to-deepen-aviation-insurance-safety-in-nigeria/">Federal Agencies Sign MoU to Deepen Aviation Insurance, Safety in Nigeria </a></p>
<p>The controversy erupted after a viral video showed Margaret Obi carrying a handbag identified by social media users as a Hermès Kelly 35 in Malachite.</p>
<p>The bag was reportedly listed on the Hermès website for £131,938.81, with online commentators estimating its value at about N237 million.</p>
<p>Reacting to the development in a post on his X handle, Olayinka said Obi should stop presenting himself as excessively frugal while his family is associated with expensive luxury items.</p>
<p>“The issue is, her husband should stop lying and presenting himself as a prudent person,” Olayinka said.</p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/rivers-united-earns-n2m-2000-for-impressive-season-start/">Rivers United Earns N2m, $2,000 for Impressive Season Start</a></p></p>
<p>He also criticised Obi’s campaign fundraising strategy, particularly appeals for small donations from supporters.</p>
<p>“You want the people to donate N1,000 to fund your campaign, but your wife is using one bag that will take the contribution of N1,000 by 250,000 Nigerians to buy? That’s a fraud,” he added.</p>
<p>Olayinka acknowledged that Margaret had the right to spend her money as she wished but argued that the controversy raised questions about the lifestyle surrounding a politician who has consistently cultivated an image of modesty.</p>
<p>“For those of you who will say, it is her money or her husband’s money. Yes, you are right,” he said.</p>
<p>“But if as a private citizen, the wife of a supposed prudent man can buy a single bag worth over N250m, you can do a guess as to the cost of bags she will buy with public funds.”</p>
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<p>Peter Obi has not publicly responded to Olayinka&#8217;s latest criticism over the handbag controversy.</p>

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