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DISPUTE OVER ANAMBRA’S FINANCIAL LEGACY INTENSIFIES A fresh dispute has emerged between former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and the Anambra State Government over loans, financial obligations and funds allegedly left behind when Obi handed over power in March 2014. The disagreement has intensified following claims by the state government that several external loans associated with previous administrations remain outstanding, while Obi maintains that his administration left Anambra in a financially responsible position. The latest exchange has placed the state’s historical financial records under renewed public scrutiny. GOVERNMENT PUTS OUTSTANDING LOANS AT ₦127.4 BILLION The Anambra State Government says eight external borrowings linked to projects undertaken during the period of previous administrations remained outstanding. According to Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, the outstanding balance of the loans stood at approximately ₦127...

Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to contest Nigeria's next presidential election, maintaining that his ambition is driven by a desire to build a more secure, prosperous, and accountable nation. Speaking during a recent interview, Obi stressed that his focus is not merely on occupying the nation's highest office but on delivering meaningful reforms that improve the lives of Nigerians. According to Obi, Nigeria's current economic and security challenges require visionary leadership, disciplined governance, and policies that prioritize the welfare of citizens above personal or political interests. He emphasized that effective leadership should be measured by tangible improvements in the quality of life of the people rather than the length of time spent in office. Obi also reiterated his position that a single four-year term, if managed with competence and accountability, would be sufficient to l...

In a significant development within Nigeria’s political landscape, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have reportedly aligned with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), signaling a major realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move comes amid growing dissatisfaction with internal instability and prolonged legal disputes within their previous political platforms. Both leaders have emphasized the need for a more stable and unified political structure—one capable of delivering clear direction without the distractions of ongoing litigation and factional conflicts. Their shift to the NDC reflects a calculated effort to operate within a platform that prioritizes cohesion, strategic planning, and long-term national goals. Beyond internal party concerns, this development is widely interpreted as part of a broader strategy to consolidate opposition strength. By joining forces under a relatively less fragmented platform, Obi and Kwankwaso appear to be laying the grou...