{
  "id": 10569529,
  "title": "Obi’s ex-spokesman, now Atiku ally says he was misled into defending Obi over Anambra debts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/obis-ex-spokesman-now-atiku-ally-says-he-was-misled-into-defending",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:09:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/obis-ex-spokesman-now-atiku-ally-says-he-was-misled-into-defending-obi-over-anambra-debts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi, now serves as the spokesman for Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign. In a recent interview on TVC's Sunday Politics, Okonkwo admitted that he was misled when he defended Obi against allegations of leaving debts and financial obligations behind after his tenure as Anambra State Governor. Okonkwo stated that he could no longer repeat certain claims he made in support of Obi following recent disclosures from the Anambra State Government. He expressed his willingness to reconsider his position when new facts emerged, emphasizing his dedication to truth. During the 2023 election campaign, Okonkwo had claimed that Obi did not leave any debt, unpaid salaries, pensions, or gratuities. However, the Anambra State Government later revealed that Obi's administration had obtained eight loans and that workers at the state-owned water corporation were owed salaries and arrears. Okonkwo acknowledged that he could no longer defend Obi's administration in the same manner as before, given the fresh information provided by the Anambra State Government.",
  "summary": "Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson of Peter Obi, who is currently spokesman for African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has said he was misled when he defended former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi against claims that his administration left debts and other financial obligations behind. Okonkwo, who was Obi’s spokesman during the 2023 […] The post Obi’s…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}