Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has officially released his comprehensive handover document to counter claims made by the current state government regarding the financial status of his administration.
The release follows recent allegations from state authorities asserting that Obi’s administration left behind a legacy of unpaid loans and substantial financial liabilities.
The contested document, formally dated March 17, 2014, provides a detailed breakdown of the state’s financial position at the exact moment Obi handed over power to his successor.
According to the records contained within the file, the administration left behind a net positive balance exceeding ₦86 billion, which includes both cash and investments held in various accounts and instruments.
Despite the release of these records, the Anambra State Government maintains its stance that outstanding financial obligations persist.
State officials argue that various loans and liabilities tied to previous administrations remain active and continue to impact the state’s current fiscal planning and debt servicing responsibilities.
The back-and-forth highlights an ongoing political and economic debate over fiscal stewardship and legacy tracking in the state.
Supporters of Obi maintain that the newly published document offers definitive proof of prudent management and a healthy treasury, while critics argue that raw cash figures do not tell the full story of ongoing credit commitments.
As both sides continue to interpret the numbers through contrasting lenses, the public disclosure adds a fresh layer of transparency to the discourse.
Observers note that this documented exchange underscores the broader challenge of reconciling historical state accounts and long-term financial liabilities in Nigerian governance.
