The Truth About Peter Obi’s So-Called Achievements: Separating Fact from Fiction

It’s time to set the records straight about Peter Obi’s claims of achievement during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. A closer examination of the facts reveals that many of the projects he takes credit for were not actually built or funded by the state government.

Let’s take a look at some of the examples:

1. *Orient Petroleum Resources Ltd*: This is a private company, not a state-owned initiative. While Peter Obi invested Anambra State’s money in the company, he did not build it. In fact, under his leadership, the company was unable to refine even a single liter of crude oil.

2. *SabMiller Brewery (Onitsha plant)*: This is a 100% foreign private investment, owned by SABMiller Plc, a multinational company headquartered in London. The company invested $100 million in the project, not the Anambra State government. So, what exactly did Obi build here?

3. *Orange Drugs Ltd*: This is a private company owned by Tony Ezenna, and not a state-owned initiative. The expansion of the company was commissioned by former President Jonathan, but it has nothing to do with Obi’s achievements as Governor.

4. *Krisoral Group*: This is a private company owned by Chief Chris Orajekwe, and not a state-owned initiative. Again, what exactly did Peter Obi build or achieve in this regard?

5. *Onitsha Inland Port*: This port was originally commissioned in 1983 by President Shehu Shagari, and not by Peter Obi. Former President Jonathan’s visit to the port was simply a recommissioning of a dead project, which still remains non-functional to this day.

6. *8-Lane Onitsha Head Bridge Enugu-Onitsha Expressway*: This is a federal government road project, not a state government initiative. Not a single inch of the project was funded or constructed by Obi or the Anambra State government.

It’s essential to understand that commissioning events do not necessarily mean that the state government built or owned the projects. It’s time to stop the emotional marketing of failure and learn how governance works.

Peter Obi’s legacy is not as impressive as his supporters would have you believe. He was a glorified auditor with no significant legacy projects in education, healthcare, or infrastructure.

It’s time to stop selling him as a hero and evaluate his achievements based on facts, not fiction.