Anambra State Accuses Peter Obi of Unpaid Worker Benefits

The Anambra State government has accused Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate, of failing to pay state workers' entitlements during his eight years in office from 2006 to 2014. The allegations were made via the official new media account of the Anambra State government, which stated that the current governor has since settled these outstanding obligations in two tranches.

This post is part of a series targeting Obi's record as governor. The Anambra State Government also claimed that eight external borrowings linked to Obi's tenure had an outstanding amount of $92.35 million as of June 30, 2026.

In response, Obi questioned the calculation of a $123.77 million figure cited by the government, referring to Debt Management Office records that indicated lower figures when he left office in 2014. The post, published on September 25, 2026, drew significant pushback on social media, with users questioning the timing and intent of the allegations.