Peter Obi counters Anambra’s debt claims, details what he left as governor
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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former governor of Anambra State, countered claims made by the current Anambra State Government regarding the state's debt profile during his eight-year tenure.
The controversy resurfaced when Anambra State Commissioner for Finance Izuchukwu Okafor alleged that Governor Chukwuma Soludo's administration is still servicing loans and debts incurred during Obi's time in office.
Appearing on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Thursday, Obi strongly denied the allegations, insisting that he never borrowed money or issued bonds on behalf of the state while serving as governor, and detailed the financial state of affairs he left behind.
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Premium Times (NG) (NG)Focuses on the resurfacing controversy and the finance commissioner's specific allegations.
Vanguard (NG) (NG)Emphasizes Obi's direct television denial and his absolute rejection of borrowing claims.
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