{
  "id": 9720357,
  "title": "Anambra debt: No quarrel with Soludo, says Peter Obi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/anambra-debt-no-quarrel-with-soludo-says-peter-obi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T07:08:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/anambra-debt-no-quarrel-with-soludo-says-peter-obi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peter Obi, the former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, has clarified that he has no disagreements with his successor, Chukwuma Soludo, over the financial obligations related to projects implemented during Obi's tenure. Obi made these remarks after a recent controversy surrounding the financial commitments linked to development programmes. He stated that he is not interested in seeking the governorship again, even if the Constitution were amended.\n\nThe former governor, who was mourning the loss of his elder brother and friend, Chief Okey Ezeibe, emphasized that he had no intention of returning to the governorship. He reiterated that he would not pursue the office, regardless of any constitutional amendments. Obi assured the public that he had no disagreements with Governor Soludo or any other governor in Nigeria, adding that he would not seek the governorship again, even if the Constitution were amended.\n\nAppealing to other political actors, Obi urged governors to allow presidential candidates and other candidates to campaign freely in their states, regardless of their political affiliations. He emphasized that voters should be allowed to determine their preferred leadership, and that political actors should focus on addressing Nigeria's existential challenges rather than engaging in distracting issues.",
  "summary": "Labour Party’s Peter Obi says he has no quarrel with Governor Soludo over Anambra’s debt, clarifying the nature of financial facilities from his tenure. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-debt-no-quarrel-with-soludo-says-peter-obi/",
  "key_points": [
    "Peter Obi has no disagreements with Soludo over Anambra debt.",
    "Obi stated he won't run for governor again, even with constitutional changes.",
    "Obi urged governors to allow free campaigning for all candidates."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Peter Obi's clarification on his rapport with Governor Soludo and his disinterest in seeking the Anambra governorship again signals a shift in his focus towards national issues and electoral freedom.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "I left Anambra debt-free, Obi insists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/i-left-anambra-debt-free-obi-insists",
        "published": "2026-09-25T02:36:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "‘I left enough money to clear Anambra debts if any’ – Peter Obi replies Soludo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/i-left-enough-money-to-clear-anambra-debts-if-any-peter-obi-replies",
        "published": "2026-09-25T05:30:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Peter Obi counters Anambra’s debt claims, details what he left as governor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/peter-obi-counters-anambras-debt-claims-details-what-he-left-as",
        "published": "2026-09-25T06:29:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}