Soludo Challenges Obi's Claims with Settlement Document

The Anambra State Government, led by Governor Charles Soludo, released a 2024 out-of-court settlement document on its official X account, aimed at countering claims made by former governor Peter Obi regarding unpaid salaries and financial obligations. The document, titled “Terms of Settlement,” was signed on February 6, 2024, between the Anambra State Government and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE).

It pertains to outstanding obligations related to the defunct Anambra State Water Corporation and the Anambra State Environmental Protection Agency (ANSEPA). The Soludo administration accused Obi of falsely claiming he left office without outstanding financial obligations, asserting that the Water Corporation arrears were evidence of unpaid salaries that were addressed through the settlement.

Obi, however, maintains that his administration systematically liquidated historical gratuities and arrears exceeding N35 billion and disputes claims of leaving the state heavily indebted.