Omanghana
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has rejected claims that his administration left behind outstanding financial obligations, while also calling for the lawful release of his academic records amid renewed public scrutiny.
Obi’s response followed comments attributed to Anambra State Commissioner for Finance, Izuchukwu Okafor, who reportedly said the state government was still servicing loans and liabilities inherited from previous administrations.
The former governor, who left office in 2014, denied owing salaries, pensions, gratuities or contractors at the end of his tenure. He challenged the state government to identify any individual or organization that remained unpaid under his administration.
“If you find even one person I owed, I will end my 2027 campaign today,” Obi reportedly declared.
He also addressed questions concerning a ₦2 billion ecological fund allocated for an erosion-control project. According to him, the money was not spent by his administration but was preserved in a dedicated First Bank account.
Obi maintained that the account contained more than ₦2.13 billion, including accrued interest, when he handed over power. He insisted that the funds were reserved for the specific ecological project and left fully intact for the succeeding administration.
In a separate development, Obi responded to reports of legal action and Freedom of Information requests seeking Certified True Copies of his academic credentials from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The former Labor Party presidential candidate said he had nothing to conceal about his educational background and welcomed legitimate public examination of his records.
He urged UNN and every other educational institution he attended to release his certificates and related academic documents, provided the disclosure complies with applicable laws and institutional procedures.
The two controversies come as political discussions intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Obi’s statements appear intended to defend his record on financial accountability and address questions about his academic history before they gain further political attention.
Source: Omanghana
