Did ex Governor lie about his wrist watch?

That was Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State.

The quote above earned him plenty of applause and cheers.

He also spoke about owning just two pairs of shoes.

"I have said it to Nigerians, Peter Obi wears only black shoes, and I have two pairs of it, and I travel with it. The purpose of shoe is to protect the leg from being hurt. Nothing else. I bought this from Marks and Spencer, $49.99, finish,” he said.

But was his audience sold a lie on the wrist watch part?

He was speaking at The Platform, a symposium organised annually by the Covenant Christian Center.

Obi was Governor of Anambra at various times between 2006 and 2014.

He's become the poster child for austerity and accountability in public office since he left government house in Awka.

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At last year's Platform, Obi undefinedthat got everyone talking.

He was upheld soon after that rousing speech as the prototype for Governors and public office holders alike in Nigeria.

But when on Monday, May 1, 2017, Obi said he's only worn one wristwatch for 17 years, the internet didn't agree.

That means Obi has been wearing the same wrist watch since 2000.

These are all recent images of Obi.

And please do keep an eye on the wrist watches because that's exactly why we are here.

Does that wrist watch look like this one below?