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Part of situation: Political and legal challenges facing Peter Obi (15 clusters)

Peter Obi challenged to quit 2027 race over Anambra debt dispute

Peter Obi Anambra State debt 2027 presidential election Nigeria Democratic Congress external loans

A political dispute has intensified between former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and the current Anambra State Government regarding the financial state of the state when Obi left office in 2014. The Anambra State Government alleges that Obi’s administration left behind eight external loans totaling approximately $123 million, with an outstanding balance of $92.35 million as of June 2026. The state also claims there are unpaid obligations involving salaries, pensions, and gratuities for workers and teachers.

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied these claims, maintaining that he left the state with no debt. He released a handover note stating that the state had a net positive balance of over N86 billion at the time of his departure and asserted that his administration cleared more than N35 billion in historical arrears. Obi has previously pledged to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if evidence is produced that proves he left Anambra with outstanding debts.

The Presidency, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, has challenged Obi to honor this pledge following the state government’s presentation of financial records. While Obi’s media office has dismissed the calls as political distractions, the controversy remains a central point of contention as the 2027 election cycle approaches.

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Anambra State Government · Bayo Onanuga · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Bola Tinubu · Charles Soludo · Chukwuma Soludo · Nigeria Democratic Congress · Peter Obi

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Anambra govt counters Obi, alleges N127bn, $124m debt [www.statepress.ng]
Will Mr. Obi Now End His 2027 Presidential Campaign? [matazarising.com]
Obi Mocks Onanuga’s Call To Quit, Invites Tinubu To Speak [gwg.ng]
Presidency Dares Peter Obi To Quit Presidential Race Over [theglittersonline.com.ng]
Presidency Challenges Obi To Honour Pledge Over Anambra Debt Row [dailyreport.ng]
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THE ANAMBRA LOAN FILES [oblongmedia.net]
Anambra Debt Row: Soludo’s Aide Challenges Peter Obi’s Claims, Says Records Show Outstanding Loans - New Mail Nigeria [newmail-ng.com]
Peter Obi Media Office Lists 10 Failures of Tinubu Administration Ahead of 2027 Election [primanews.org]
Peter Obi Releases Handover Note As Evidence To Counters Charles Soludo [www.thegeniusmedia.com.ng]
2027: Quit presidential race as promised, Presidency tells Peter Obi as Anambra Govt lists $123m debt, other liabilities [nationalaccordnewspaper.com]
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Obi: If Elected President, I’ll Correct Bad Policies Initiated By Tinubu’s Govt [www.thisdaylive.com]
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Otti Targets ICT Investments, Jobs As Abia Deepens Digital Push [thewhistler.ng]
Shettima Clarified 'Six Northern Governors’ Remark [pointblanknews.com]
2027: Tantrums, distractions in place of real issues [thenicheng.com]
I won’t be a godfather; Abia voters will pick my successor, says Gov. Otti - TheCitizen - It's all about you [thecitizenng.com]
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Peter Obi Says Nigerians Should Not Accept Kidnapping as Normal [www.tori.ng]
I’ll resign if I fail to end Zamfara insecurity in two years - Marafa [www.qed.ng]
Debt Row: Presidency, Anambra Govt Hit Hard On Obi [osundefender.com]
Presidency Challenges Peter Obi to Quit 2027 Race Over Anambra Debt Scandal [thenews-chronicle.com]
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Political office exit must not end public service — First Lady [punchng.com]
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Anambra Debt Row: Presidency dares Obi To quit 2027 race [dailytrust.com]