Peter Obi Addresses Debt Controversy, Denies Rift with Soludo

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress, denied any disagreement with his successor, Governor Soludo, and stated he has no intention of seeking a governorship position again, even if constitutional amendments allow it. He made these remarks on September 24, 2026, while mourning his late brother, Chief Okey Ezeibe.

Obi addressed controversies regarding his relationship with Soludo and financial claims from the Anambra State Government, which stated that eight external borrowings during his administration had a combined value of $123.77 million, with $92.35 million still outstanding as of June 30, 2026. Obi rejected this characterization, asserting that the loans were primarily from World Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development programs, not conventional loans he arranged.

He also challenged the government's accounting methods and noted that Anambra's external debt was approximately $18 million when he took office in March 2006 and rose to about $30 million by March 2014. Obi emphasized that his administration left no unpaid salaries or outstanding payments and urged governors to allow free campaigning for political candidates in the 2027 elections.