Obi Says He Left Anambra Without Debt, Rejects Soludo's Claims
Nigeria's presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has firmly denied allegations that his administration left the Anambra State government in debt, according to The Sun Nigeria.
Governor Peter Obi's Statement on Debt Accusations
Speaking on Arise TV's Arise Politics, Obi addressed claims made by former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Charles Soludo, who accused him of leaving Anambra with a debt burden.
Debt-Free Leaving Government
Obi maintained that his administration left the state without any outstanding salary arrears, gratuities, or pensions for public workers. He claimed that the state was not indebted to contractors whose projects had been completed, certified, and verified before he left office.
World Bank Funding
The former governor also clarified that the funds used for Anambra State's development projects were sourced from the World Bank, not from commercial banks.
Obi Addresses Soludo's Claims
When asked about the allegations, Obi argued that even if the entire sum in question had been utilized for development projects, Anambra State would still have had sufficient funds left to cover the debt.
Anambra State's Financial Situation
During his interview, Peter Obi addressed the issue of Anambra State's financial situation, stating that his administration left the state without any financial obligations to be paid to workers and contractors.
Charles Soludo's Claims
Obi rejected former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Charles Soludo's claims that his government left a debt burden on the state.
Obi: World Bank Funding for Projects
The former governor insisted that the funds used for Anambra State's development projects came from the World Bank, not commercial banks.
Anambra State's Financial Stability
When questioned about the allegations, Obi maintained that even if the entire sum in question had been utilized for development projects, Anambra State would still have had sufficient funds left to cover the debt.
Charles Soludo's Claims Refuted
Peter Obi rejected former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Charles Soludo's claims that his government left a debt burden on the state.
Obi on World Bank Funding
The former governor emphasized that the funds utilized for Anambra State's development projects came from the World Bank, not commercial banks.
Anambra State's Financial Stability
In response to the allegations, Obi maintained that even if the total sum in question was utilized for development projects, Anambra State would still have had sufficient funds left to cover the debt.
Obi on Debt Burden
Peter Obi dismissed Charles Soludo's claims that his government left a debt burden on the state.
Obi's Claims on World Bank Funding
The former governor insisted that the funds utilized for Anambra State's projects came from the World Bank, not commercial banks.
Anambra State's Financial Stability
When questioned about the allegations, Obi affirmed that, even if the entire sum in question was utilized for development projects, Anambra State would still have had sufficient funds left to cover the debt.
Obi on Debt Burden
Peter Obi rejected Charles Soludo's claims that his government left a debt burden on the state.
Obi's Claims on World Bank Funding
The former governor emphasized that the funds utilized for Anambra State's projects came from the World Bank, not commercial banks.
Anambra State's Financial Stability
In response to the accusations, Obi stated that even if the total sum in question was utilized for development projects, Anambra State would still have had funds left to cover the debt.
Obi on Debt Burden
Peter Obi dismissed Charles Soludo's claims that his government left a debt burden on the state.
Obi's Claims on World Bank Funding
The former governor firmly maintained that the funds utilized for Anambra State's projects came from the World Bank, not commercial banks.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
