Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, says former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi is the most heavily scrutinized ex-governor in Nigeria. Ejimakor links the attention on Obi to what he describes as Obi’s real prospects of winning the presidency.
The outlets report Ejimakor’s claim that Obi’s level of scrutiny is tied to his presidential ambitions under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), rather than only his record as governor. He argues Obi is the first Igbo politician, since the end of the civil war, to have “fighting chances” of securing the presidency. Ejimakor also points to Obi’s tenure achievements as he presents them, including claims of prudent financial management and visible investment in infrastructure and education.
Both sources also mention Ejimakor’s view that disputes involving Anambra state finances—particularly between Obi-linked claims and current Governor Chukwuma Soludo—have been amplified. He frames the situation as a broader “double standard” in Nigerian politics, alleging that Obi faces more intense examination because of his rising chances, while other figures with alleged corruption face less public resistance.
