Soludo Maintains Cordial Ties with Obi Amid Political Rift

Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, affirmed that his relationship with former governor Peter Obi is cordial despite their political differences. In an interview with BBC News Igbo, Soludo explained that both families maintain close ties, highlighting that their friendship persists even as they pursue different political interests.

He noted that Obi supported a different candidate during the Anambra governorship election, while he won the election himself. Soludo addressed recent disagreements over Obi's record as governor and the financial state of Anambra when Obi left office in 2014.

He also clarified his previous comments regarding Obi's presidential ambition, stating he did not predict Obi's loss in the 2023 election but argued that Obi's candidacy could split opposition votes. Furthermore, Soludo revealed that he had invited Obi to join the All Progressives Grand Alliance in March 2022 to contest the presidency, emphasizing the need for strategic political alliances.