President Bola Tinubu publicly criticised former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi for not addressing the state’s chronic erosion problems.
In a statement that drew attention across the country, Tinubu said, “I confronted Atlantic Ocean, Obi fled Anambra erosion.” The remark was aimed at Obi’s record on coastal protection and flood prevention during his tenure as governor.
Obi, who served as Anambra’s governor from 2015 to 2023, is now a leading contender for the 2025 presidential election under the Nigeria Democratic Congress banner.
Coastal erosion remains a pressing issue for Anambra, a southeastern Nigerian state that borders the Atlantic Ocean. Repeated flooding and loss of shoreline have prompted calls for stronger environmental and infrastructure measures.
While Tinubu’s comments have sparked debate among political observers, no official response from Obi’s camp has yet been reported.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>