Soludo's Debt Claims Against Obi Seen as Political Tactic

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra has made debt allegations against former presidential candidate Peter Obi, which public affairs analyst Donald Okwuosa describes as politically motivated rather than financially grounded. Okwuosa points out that the timing of these claims is strategically aligned with the 2027 elections.

The Anambra government has obtained a certified bank printout to challenge Obi's assertion that he left office without debt. Okwuosa argues that Soludo's camp aims to undermine Obi's reputation for fiscal discipline, while Obi's supporters are countering with evidence.

He emphasizes that for Soludo's claims to be credible, they should provide the Debt Management Office's debt profile as of March 17, 2014, instead of relying on current figures, which he claims are inflated. Okwuosa acknowledges Soludo's success in reducing Anambra's debt by over 83% without new commercial loans but criticizes the governor's political motivations.

He describes the debt allegations as "highly unnecessary and insensitive" given the current political climate.