Peter Obi, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, insists he did not borrow money or issue bonds on behalf of Anambra State during his eight years as governor. He makes the claim while responding to allegations by the Anambra State Government regarding debts left behind by his administration.
According to multiple outlets, Obi also says he leaves office in March 2014 without owing salaries, pensions, gratuities, or contractors for completed, certified, and verified projects. The reports describe his comments as a direct rebuttal to claims that his tenure involved loans or other financing arrangements that contributed to the state’s debt position.
Across the sources, the core focus is Obi’s denial of specific actions—approaching banks or financial institutions to borrow and issuing bonds—rather than an independent verification of the state’s debt figures. The outlets also emphasize the timing of his departure and his stated condition of accounts and obligations at the end of his administration.
