Soludo and Obi Clash Over Anambra's Financial Legacy

A political feud has emerged between Anambra State Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo and Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The conflict began when Obi claimed he left Anambra State debt-free with savings of N75 billion, challenging anyone to disprove this.

In response, Governor Soludo presented what he claimed were liabilities left by Obi, including unpaid debts and outstanding salaries, pension, and gratuity. Obi maintained that he owed no one upon leaving office, prompting further clarification from Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor.

Mefor expressed surprise at Obi's attacks on Soludo, asserting that the governor was merely responding to Obi's challenge. The statement criticized Obi's public persona as misleading and accused him of having a double standard in public discourse.

The feud has drawn in family ties between the two men, indicating a deeper personal conflict that could escalate further if not addressed by elders in the state.