The Anambra State Government has launched a fresh attack on former Governor Peter Obi, alleging that over 200 staff members of the state's Water Corporation died during his administration due to unpaid entitlements. The allegation was made by the Anambra State New Media Office, the official communication platform of Governor Chukwuma Soludo's administration. This development comes as the political battle between the current government and Obi intensifies.
The government, while referring to Obi as "Anambra's Pharaoh", alleged that the former governor's administration neglected Water Corporation workers who were owed benefits. The government questioned Obi's previous position that the corporation had become inactive, asking why funds were still allocated to the agency during his tenure. This has sparked a heated debate between the two administrations.
The Anambra State Government also questioned why a corporation described as inactive continued to receive budgetary allocations and demanded answers on how funds meant for the agency were handled. The government stated that Ezeife, Mbadinuju, and Ngige never labeled the Corporation as dead, only Peter Obi did. If that's the case, how come Obi's government allocated money to the board in the budget and then gave those funds to private contractors as loans?
This development comes days after the state government released what it described as official records showing debts allegedly inherited from Obi's administration, including external loan obligations and other liabilities. Obi had earlier rejected the claims, insisting that he left office without unpaid salaries, pensions, gratuities, or contractor liabilities.
The Soludo administration has continued to challenge Obi's record as governor, while supporters of the former governor have disputed claims that his administration left behind unresolved financial obligations. The battle between the two administrations continues to escalate, with both sides presenting their own versions of events.
Obi, who governed Anambra from 2006 to 2014, has continued to maintain that his administration cleared inherited liabilities and handed over a financially stable state. However, the current administration appears to be contradicting this claim, alleging that the former governor's administration neglected the Water Corporation workers.
The Anambra State Government's allegations have sparked a heated debate, with many calling for clarity on the matter. As the political battle between the two administrations continues, it remains to be seen how this will affect the state's governance and development. The Soludo administration's claims have raised concerns about the welfare of the state's workers and the management of public funds.
Key points
- The Anambra State Government has alleged that over 200 staff members of the state's Water Corporation died due to unpaid entitlements during Peter Obi's administration.
- The government has questioned Obi's previous position that the corporation had become inactive, asking why funds were still allocated to the agency during his tenure.
- Obi has maintained that his administration cleared inherited liabilities and handed over a financially stable state, contradicting the current administration's claims.
