The political disagreement between former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo has taken another turn, with Obi’s camp accusing the state government of focusing too much attention on the former governor.
The reaction followed a recent message from the Anambra State Government urging voters in the state, including supporters of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, to reject Obi and the opposition.
In response, Peter Obi Media Reach spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr., described the campaign against the former governor as an unnecessary political distraction and urged Soludo to concentrate on the challenges facing Anambra...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
Zekeri called on elders, religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the state to encourage the governor to focus more on governance rather than political exchanges with Obi.
The media office also alleged that Soludo frequently discusses Obi during executive council meetings, claiming that some individuals within the administration had expressed concern over what it described as the governor’s preoccupation with the former governor.
Obi’s camp further pointed to recent public gatherings attended by the former governor, including events in Nnewi and Adazi-Ani, arguing that the receptions demonstrated that Obi still enjoys significant support among people in the state.
The statement also raised questions about Anambra’s economic performance under the current administration.
Obi’s camp referenced the Phillips Consulting State Performance Index, claiming that Anambra had occupied the top position during Obi’s tenure but had dropped to 27th position under Soludo.
It also compared the federal allocations available to both administrations, alleging that Obi managed the state with an average monthly allocation of about ₦3 billion, while the current administration receives approximately ₦25 billion monthly.
The former governor’s media office also criticised the state government over infrastructure, education, environmental management and erosion.
It questioned the level of development in the state’s higher institutions and raised concerns about recent examination performance, while also accusing the government of failing to adequately tackle waste management and erosion across several communities.
The camp further alleged that the state government had mobilised hundreds of online supporters to attack Obi and was considering expanding the network.
The allegation was not independently established, while the state government’s response to the claims was not contained in the statement.
Obi’s camp also criticised the handling of flood risks and disaster preparedness in the state, arguing that more attention should be given to warnings and preventive measures.
The media office recalled development plans initiated during Obi’s administration, including urban planning initiatives involving major cities such as Onitsha, and questioned whether enough had been done to build on those plans.
The latest exchange adds to the growing political tension between Obi and Soludo as the 2027 political season draws closer.
Obi, who served as Anambra governor from 2010 to 2014, is now the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, while Soludo remains the governor of Anambra.
Obi’s camp maintained that the governor should shift his attention away from political attacks and concentrate on infrastructure, education, environmental challenges and other issues affecting residents of the state.
