Now That the Facts Are Out, Will You Quit the Presidential Race, Presidency Dares Obi
• Anambra govt releases ex-gov’s alleged debt records, insists he owed gratuity, others Deji Elumoye in Abuja and David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka The Presidency, yesterday, asked the presidential candidate of
The Presidency in Nigeria has challenged Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), to keep his promise to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, following the release of debt records while he served as governor of Anambra State. The Anambra State government has released its public debt records, showing that Obi left office with significant debts, including unpaid pensions and gratuities, as well as water corporation and teacher salaries.
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that Obi's claim of leaving office with a clean slate is false, and urged him to follow through on his threat. The Anambra State government also highlighted Obi's administration's failures in providing adequate infrastructure and public services, such as health institutions, schools, and hospitals.
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