Soludo Clarifies Family Ties with Obi Amid Political Dispute

Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, confirmed that Margaret Obi, the wife of former governor Peter Obi, is the godmother of one of his children. This statement comes months after a public disagreement regarding the nature of their families' relationships.

In an interview with BBC News Igbo, Soludo described Obi as a close friend and emphasized that their families remain on good terms despite political differences. He noted that his wife, Nonye Soludo, is the confirmation godmother of Obi’s daughter.

The clarification addresses comments made by Obi at a conference in Enugu, where he stated that he and his wife were godparents to Soludo’s children. Following this, a media aide to the Anambra First Lady disputed Obi's claims, stating that neither Obi nor Soludo had formally served as godparents to each other's children.

The disagreement has drawn reactions, with calls for accurate representation of Catholic practices regarding godparenting.