Peter Obi Refutes Anambra's Debt Claims from His Tenure

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former governor of Anambra State from 2006 to 2014, responded to allegations from the Anambra State Government about leaving unpaid debts and loans. Obi stated that he fulfilled all financial obligations, including salaries, pensions, and payments to suppliers and contractors, before exiting office.

His comments followed remarks from the state Commissioner for Finance, Izuchukwu Okafor, who claimed the state was still servicing loans from Obi's tenure and that of his successor, Willie Obiano. Obi emphasized that he left no unpaid obligations and mentioned an ecological fund account with a balance of approximately N2.1 billion, which was designated for a specific erosion-control project.

He challenged anyone disputing his claims to verify the bank records. Additionally, Obi commented on the political landscape, acknowledging the rights of governors, including Anambra's current governor, Chukwuma Soludo, to support any presidential candidate, including President Bola Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 elections.