Peter Obi has defended one of the most debated claims about his time as governor of Anambra State. He insists the savings he left behind were genuine and properly documented.
AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE — Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, has defended his claim that he left $150 million and N36 billion in state savings at the end of his administration. Obi said the funds were legitimately invested and managed through transparent processes, according to his public remarks.
The former governor said records of the investments remain available for verification. He maintained that the funds were not hidden and that his administration followed due process in managing the state’s finances. Obi added that the savings formed part of a strategy to strengthen Anambra’s financial position and support future development.
Responding to criticism of his claim, Obi said he has consistently provided details of the savings and investments made during his tenure. He insisted that the figures were based on official records and that anyone interested could verify them through relevant government documents. He maintained that transparency guided his administration’s financial decisions.
Obi served as governor of Anambra State from 2006 to 2014 and has frequently highlighted his fiscal record while discussing governance and public finance. His claim about leaving substantial savings has remained a recurring topic in Nigeria’s political discourse, attracting both support and criticism from political opponents and commentators over the years.
The development means Obi’s stewardship of Anambra’s finances is likely to remain part of the national political conversation as preparations for future elections continue. The issue also underscores the growing focus on accountability, public spending and financial management as political leaders present their records to Nigerians.
