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Peter Obi’stal monot foe descent:
Earlier Anambra State governor Peter Obi has claimed to have leftAnambra State with no debt, but a fact-check reveals that this claim is false. According tomore than 1,800 social media citations,Obi used to runAnambra State from March 2006 to March 2014 and consistently demonstrated fiscal responsibility.
Obe’s financials mislead:
In a widely circulating interview with Arise TV in June 2025, Obi claimed to have left office in March 2014 without owing any contractor, supplier, pensioner, or public servant. However, this statement contradicts several sources, including the_debt figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The DMO recorded that, as of December 31, 2013, Anambra State owed external debt of over $30 million and government domestic debt of approximately $30 million.
Breakdown ofObi’s claims:
The DMO records showed that Anambra State owed formal state liabilities between March 17, 2013, and March 17, 2014, including both internal and external borrowings. These confirm thatObi had managed several obligations during his tenure. However,Obi’s claim that he "left office in 2014 without owing anyone" is bolstered by his actual actions, such as paying salaries and completing projects.
The discrepancy between claims and facts:
The fact-check, which analyzed the interview transcript andObi’s official government reports from 2014, reveals a fundamental conflict. According toObi’s statements, the state owed him no debt during his tenure—indicating an exclusive focus on salary payments—and no formal liabilities. This is inconsistent with the records that document internal and external obligations.
Obi’s responsibility:
The DMO data showed that Anambra State had other liabilities, such as a $3.05 billion loan for domestic projects and a $1.35 billion contract overdraft for federal public works. These debts under臂力 were likely settled duringObi’s tenure. However,Obi’s claim oversimplified the gravity of the situation by labeling his situation as "weird."
Conclusion:
The content warns against falling back on a simplistic picture ofObi’s dismissing of debt during his tenure. While he was efficient and owed little in formal terms, the actual financial landscape was much more complicated. Modern Southeast-third of national bond holders haveInformation Modern Not Clear from the DMO’s debt profile, indicating thatObi’s claim to leaveAnambraState without owing anyone was unfounded.
In light of this,Obi should highlight the ongoing legal and financial responsibilities he inherits, with a commitment of accountability.
