Soludo Affirms Friendship with Obi Amid Political Disagreements

Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, affirmed that he has no personal rift with former governor Peter Obi, describing their relationship as cordial despite political disagreements. In an interview with BBC News Igbo, Soludo explained that both families maintain close ties, although they have different political interests.

He stated, “Peter Obi and I are good friends,” and highlighted their families' connections, including shared roles as godparents to each other's children. Soludo acknowledged their differing political support during the Anambra governorship election, with Obi backing a different candidate.

The governor's remarks come amid ongoing disputes regarding Obi's record in office and Anambra's financial status when he left in 2014. Soludo also clarified his previous comments regarding Obi's chances in the 2023 presidential election, asserting that he did not predict Obi's loss but argued that his candidacy would split opposition votes, benefiting Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress.