Anambra Govt releases fresh evidence of money owed workers under Peter Obi [PHOTO]

The Anambra State Government has unveiled new evidence surrounding the owed salary arrears for workers, pensioners and next of kin from two defunct entities - Anambra State Water Corporation and Anambra State Environmental Protection Agency. The sum of N363.381 million was reportedly approved to settle these arrears, pursuant to the second tranche.

The document, released by the Anambra State New Media Office, was signed by the then Head of Service, Dame Theodora Okwy Igwegbe, and addressed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The document was posted on X, a day after the former governor Peter Obi claimed he had not borrowed any bank funds. The post, titled "PART 3: EVIDENCE THAT LYING IS IN PETER OBI’S DNA," pointed out that Soludo's administration had paid the first tranche, which was left unpaid by Obi during his eight-year tenure.

It added that Soludo had now paid the second tranche as well, which was due for disbursement in 2026. The Head of Service's letter stated that the payment aligned with the terms of settlement signed on February 6, 2024, and would be processed through the State Government Payroll System. The release of this document is seen as a rebuttal to Obi's claims of dishonesty, with the governor's office stating it reinforces its commitment to social justice and workers' welfare.