Anambra State First Lady, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has issued a statement denying that former governor Peter Obi is the godfather to any of her children. The clarification was made necessary by a video circulating in which Obi claimed that he and his wife, Margaret, were godparents to Soludo's children. According to Dr. Soludo, the claim is false and was made in error. The First Lady's statement was released by her Media Assistant, Dan Ezeigwe.
The controversy began after Obi made the remarks while speaking to the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Enugu. He also sought to dismiss suggestions that he had a personal disagreement with Soludo, describing him as his "respected elder brother". However, Dr. Soludo clarified that the godparent roles between the two families do not involve Obi serving as godfather to any of her children. She urged the public and media to disregard any impression created by Obi's statement.
Dr. Soludo explained that the actual godparent relationship between the two families is different from what Obi claimed. She disclosed that she is the confirmation godmother to Obi's daughter, while Obi's wife, Margaret, serves as the baptismal godmother to one of the Soludos' daughters. The First Lady emphasized that neither Obi nor her husband, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has served as a godparent to the other's children.
The clarification comes against the backdrop of renewed disagreements between Obi and Soludo, including a recent dispute over the financial obligations inherited by successive Anambra administrations. Obi has rejected claims that his administration left debts for subsequent governments. The disagreement has sparked tensions between the two politicians, who have had a cordial relationship in the past.
Dr. Soludo's statement has set the record straight on the godparent relationship between the two families. She emphasized that the relationship between the two families is cordial and there is no need to misrepresent it in any manner. The First Lady's clarification has put to rest speculation about the nature of the relationship between Obi and Soludo.
The dispute between Obi and Soludo has been a subject of interest in Anambra State politics. Obi, who was the NDC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, has been at odds with Soludo over several issues, including the state's financial obligations. However, both politicians have maintained that their personal relationships have not been affected by their political differences.
The denial by Dr. Soludo has ended speculation about Obi's claim, and the matter appears to be closed. The Anambra State First Lady has reaffirmed the cordial relationship between the two families, and the public has been urged to disregard any contrary impressions. The focus now shifts to the political landscape in Anambra State, where Obi and Soludo are expected to play significant roles in the future.
Key points
- Dr. Nonye Soludo denies Peter Obi's claim that he is godfather to her children.
- The actual godparent relationship between the two families involves Dr. Soludo as confirmation godmother to Obi's daughter and Obi's wife as baptismal godmother to one of Soludo's daughters.
- The clarification was made to set the record straight and end speculation about the nature of the relationship between Obi and Soludo.
