An Abuja-based Anambra born Lawyer, Barrister Johnmary Chukwukasi Jideobi, has written Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State over the press conference addressed by the Secretary to the State Government where it was denied that Anambra former Governor left 75 billion naira on leaving office.

Barrister Johnmary Chukwukasi Jideobi who was just called to the Nigerian Bar in October, 2015 expressed shock that a whooping sum of 75 billion naira could not be accounted for by the principal actors in the eye of the storm to the consternation of puzzled Anambrarians and bewildered onlookers.

Addressing Newsmen at Transcorp Hilton Abuja on Saturday evening, Barrister Jideobi who attended the 9th Anniversary of Breakfast with the King, explained the rational for his letter thus;

"You are aware that just recently it was reported in the media that Anambra State House of Assembly approved 10 billion naira loan for and at the request of His Excellency, Dr. Willie Obiano. Recall that prior to the Legislative approval, the Government of Anambra State has addressed a press conference alleging essentially that the much-touted 75 billion naira it was said to have inherited from Peter Obi's administration was never handed over to anybody. Of course, the media briefing addressed by the Secretary to the State Government was followed by an outright denial by Chief Peter Obi's camp who went ahead to publish some bank accounts where the monies are said to be domiciled.

It is just natural that in situations such as the one we have unfortunately found ourselves in, probing questions should ordinarily become imperative. The 75 billion naira is not 75 kobo. Such hefty and staggering sum raises many questions touching on the veracity of the claims and counter-claims of the principal actors. In situations of extreme doubts like this, the citizenry must rise stoutly to demand accountability most especially in the face of the prevalent economic meltdown glaring the entire nation in the face. We must engage in sincere and transparent conversations on the fiscal health of the state's treasury. Salient and soul-searching questions must be asked, responsible citizens must make unequivocal demands of accountability on the leadership and the processes of arriving at the truth must start from somewhere, people's stewardship must be scrutinized and reviewed, somebody must kick-start it and that, I have chosen to do. The helpful questions must include;

1. Did Mr. Peter Obi bequeath the sum of 75 billion naira in investment and cash to his successor
2. To what extent did the handover note reflect the 75 billion naira in question (if at all it is there)
3. Assuming the money was there, what need was there for Governor Willie to go borrowing
4. Assuming the money was not there, when did Governor Willie become aware?
5. Why did it take him 20 months to break his silence on that, was it compromise, collusion, negligence or ineptitude?

6. Assuming the money was not there, why did Mr. Peter tell lies to Anambrarians and then where is the money?

We can go on and on and the list is just too long. What we now have is a situation of one man's oath against another, which one do you believe? which one is the truth? "

On how he intends to unearth the truth about the entire saga, hear him;

"That is why our situation is not completely hopeless. The law is handy and has provided us with a safe passage in arriving at the truth of the matter. The Freedom of Information Act, 2011 is the way forward. It has presented us with the requisite sledgehammer to smash the stronghold of information and public records. With the instrumentality of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011, very soon, transparency will prevail so that Anambrarians will come to know who and who has been shortchanging them, ripping them off and rendering them impoverished. We know it is not going to be a tea party. Agents of darkness will rise to wage war against this accountability movement. They will manifest in different sophisticated ways. The battle promises to be a long-drawn one. But in all of this, we must be guided by wisdom and guard our loins. What matters however is that we are resolute to fight on all fronts with unwavering commitment and we shall never give up until those who are elected leaders come to acknowledge that they are Trustees of power and must be accountable at all times to the beneficiaries. God of the poor and impoverished being on the side of our cause, we are confident of securing a resounding victory when the battle is over. If this serious matter is left unchallenged, we will have encouraged impunity and endorsed financial recklessness, unwittingly though. Let me inform you, leaders of today do not have any right, by any of their actions or inactions, to destroy the future in which my own generation and posterity will exist. In other words, the youths of my generation have an abiding responsibility to ensure that we secure the future in which we will exist. The moneys they borrow today will become a huge burden we may not be able to shoulder tomorrow. That means our future is being endangered and we have a responsibility to resist it by every means legally possible."

FTC.....I haven't read the article. but errm obaino please publish the account.

that is the right way to go. our leaders performing or not must account for every kobo spent. I suspect Willie on this, his denial now is to pave the way for him to borrow.

other governors left a huge debt, this one no get gbese and its generating all this fuse, what if na 75 billion depth wetin you for do?

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