I Left $150m and ₦36bn in Anambra Treasury, No Debt, No Liabilities, Boasts Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has reiterated that he left behind a total of $150 million and ₦36 billion in the state’s treasury upon leaving office in 2014.
Speaking during a one-on-one interview with Rufai Oseni on Arise TV, Obi stated that the funds were spread across three Nigerian commercial banks, with $50 million deposited in each, and ₦12 billion each placed in local currency accounts in the same banks.
“In my handover note as governor, I left $50 million each in three commercial Nigerian banks and ₦12 billion each in three commercial banks,” Obi said.
He also emphasized that his administration did not leave behind any contractual debt or outstanding financial obligations, highlighting what he described as a legacy of fiscal discipline and responsible governance.
“The day I left office, I neither owed any contractor nor had any unpaid liabilities,” he added.
Obi, who served as governor from 2006 to 2014, has frequently pointed to his record in office as an example of prudent management and transparency in governance.
His latest comments come amid renewed discussions on state accountability and the financial health of subnational governments in Nigeria.
The interview, which aired earlier on Arise TV, has sparked renewed interest online, with many Nigerians debating the sustainability of Obi’s economic model and its implications for current leadership.
