2027: Kenneth Okonkwo changes position on Obi’s Anambra debt record
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has said he was misled when he previously defended former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi against claims that his administration left debts and other financial obligations behind. Okonkwo, who served as Obi’s spokesman during the 2023 presidential campaign, said he could no longer repeat some of Read More:…
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi's administration left behind a record of debts and financial obligations, as revealed by recent disclosures from the Anambra State Government. This shift in perspective was expressed by Kenneth Okonkwo, who previously served as Obi's spokesman during his 2023 presidential campaign. Okonkwo, now the spokesman for Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign council, admitted to being misled when he defended Obi against claims of leaving behind debts and unpaid salaries, pensions, and gratuities.
During the 2023 campaign, Okonkwo had stated that Obi did not leave any debt or financial obligations behind. However, he acknowledged that the Anambra State Government now claims that Obi's administration obtained eight loans, with the water corporation workers owing salaries and arrears. Okonkwo clarified that he would no longer repeat the claims he made in support of Obi due to the new information.
This change in stance comes amid an ongoing dispute between Obi and the Anambra State Government regarding the state's debt profile and financial obligations.
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