I’ll end my presidential campaign if Anambra proves I left unpaid debts — Peter Obi

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has challenged the state government to provide evidence that his administration left outstanding financial obligations, saying he would end his 2027 presidential campaign if the claim is proven.

Obi issued the challenge following comments attributed to Anambra State Commissioner for Finance Izuchukwu Okafor regarding debts inherited from previous administrations.

Okafor said during an interview on the Voice of Ndi Anambra Podcast that the current administration was still servicing loans obtained by previous governments, including those of Obi and his successor, Willie Obiano.

According to the commissioner, deductions were still being made from the state’s monthly federal allocation to service inherited liabilities.

Obi rejected the claims concerning his administration.

The former governor said that when he left office nearly 13 years ago, his administration did not owe workers salaries, pensions or gratuities.

He also maintained that his government did not leave unpaid obligations to suppliers or contractors.

Obi went further by challenging the state government to identify anyone who was owed money by his administration when he left office.

He said he would end his 2027 presidential campaign if evidence could be produced proving otherwise.

The exchange has renewed debate over the financial position of Anambra State at the end of Obi’s tenure as governor.

Obi served as governor of Anambra State before leaving office in 2014.