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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and his predecessor, former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have thrown shade at each other this week amid the visit of President Bola Tinubu to the state.

Obi apparently threw the first shade when he criticised governors prioritising the construction of government lodges over the rising poverty level in Nigeria.

In a post on X lamenting the poverty level, Obi said, “It is the direct result of years of misplaced priorities. Rather than investing in critical sectors, we have continued to prioritise wasteful spending on non-developmental projects such as conference centres, government houses and lodges, guest houses, and fleets of official vehicles—instead of investing in human capital, education, and healthcare, which are the true legacy projects capable of transforming a nation.”

His post was shared a few days before Soludo invited Tinubu to commission some projects, including the first government house in Anambra.

In an apparent move at taking a pound of flesh, Soludo stated that the last time a president visited Anambra was in 2012, adding that the visit was to commission a brewery.

He said,“The last time a president visited for a commissioning was in 2012 for a brewery, but today, the president is here to commission roads spanning several kilometers, flyovers, a government house, and more.”

It would be recalled that Obi was the governor of Anambra State in 2012, and the brewery that was commissioned was built by him, an investment Soludo once described as “worth next to nothing.”

This exchange of comments occurs as President Tinubu continues his nationwide tours to launch infrastructure projects and meet with regional leaders.

Political analysts suggest that the disputation between Soludo and Obi reflects larger tensions within the political dynamics of the Southeast, especially with the 2027 elections approaching.

Obi apparently threw the first shade..

PressMyButton:
https://guardian.ng/news/soludo-obi-throw-shade-amid-tinubus-anambra-visit/

helinues:
Peter Obi is now like Aboniki balm that everyone is applying

jmoore:
Soludo has made it his mission to constantly attack and discredit his predecessor, Mr. Peter Obi, at every opportunity. His relentless vendetta against Obi has gone beyond healthy political disagreement and has descended into outright lies and deliberate misinformation.



Soludo’s False Poverty Claims Against Peter Obi

One of Soludo’s most blatant lies was his claim that poverty in Anambra State doubled under Peter Obi’s administration. This assertion is not only false but also easily disproven by data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), during Obi’s tenure. Lagos under Tinubu had 69.4% poverty rate while Anambra had 53.7% under Peter Obi. But Soludo thinks 69.4% poverty rate is better than 53.7%, hence he keeps praising Tinubu who has even made Nigerians poorer since he was sworn in 2023 as Nigerian president. Soludo, as an economist and professor, knows better than to peddle such falsehoods, but his desperation to tarnish Obi’s reputation has pushed him to abandon facts for propaganda.



Soludo’s Hypocrisy on Investments: The Beer Shares Controversy

Recently, Soludo again tried to ridicule Peter Obi’s investment strategy by mocking Anambra State’s shares in a beer company. He claimed that the beer industry has no potential, a shocking statement from someone who calls himself a professor.



One wonders: How did Soludo earn his professorship if he lacks basic knowledge of global investment trends? The beer industry is a multi-billion-dollar sector worldwide, employing millions and generating massive tax revenues. Even Bill Gates, one of the world’s smartest investors, holds shares in Heineken. If the investment was truly worthless, why hasn’t Soludo sold the state’s shares to the person offering to buy them? His hypocrisy is glaring.



The Real Reason Behind Soludo’s Attacks: Political Sycophancy

Soludo’s obsession with attacking Peter Obi is not driven by genuine concern for Anambra State but by his ambition to curry favor with President Bola Tinubu and the APC. His goal is simple: position himself as a loyal opposition voice in the South-East, hoping that Tinubu will reward him with a future presidential ticket.



However, history has shown that sycophants rarely reap lasting rewards. Soludo’s desperation to please Abuja at the expense of truth and good governance will only diminish his credibility. Anambra people and Nigerians at large are watching—they see through his lies and recognize Peter Obi’s legacy of prudence and development.



Soludo’s Mission Will Fail

Soludo’s hatred for Peter Obi is unhealthy and unbecoming of a leader. Instead of focusing on governance, he spends his time fabricating lies against Peter Obi. Unfortunately for Soludo, no amount of propaganda can erase Obi’s legacy.



At the end of the day, Soludo’s sycophancy will bear no fruit. History will remember Peter Obi as a visionary leader and Soludo as a bitter critic who traded his academic integrity for political opportunism.

PressMyButton:
https://guardian.ng/news/soludo-obi-throw-shade-amid-tinubus-anambra-visit/

SmartPolician:
Obi shouldn't stoop low to Soludo's level. They are not in the same category. Obi is not contesting for a guber election.

Soludo is a constant reminder that a man could be a professor without common sense.

zero8zero:
You can't whitewash the dirty image of Peter Obi, it is too dirty. No amount of face saving can erase factss and propaganda. Governor Soludo talked with facts.
While digressing to Tinubu even makes Obi record appear worse because Obi met Poverty at 23% and he took it to 53%. And as we have asked you , can you tell us the data of poverty rate in Lagos in 1999 when Tinubu took over from the military?.

jmoore:
I give answers to those with brains.

Bobloco:
The statement below by Peter Obi has put paid to the matter and effectively ended the debate.

SmartPolician:
Obi shouldn't stoop low to Soludo's level. They are not in the same category. Obi is not contesting for a guber election.

Soludo is a constant reminder that a man could be a professor without common sense.

You guys just like to hype Obi beyond his paygrade.

Soludo is far bigger than him anyday, anytime.

Meanwhile, why wasn't Obi on ground to welcome his President to Anambra?

That dude is now too proud. His online fame and hype is getting into his head.

zero8zero:
If as a trader, he was Commissioning beer and Soludo is Commissioning roads infrastructure and other projects, why then was he firing shots at Soludo?

zero8zero:
Obi met poverty rate at 23% from Ngige but he increased it to 57% before leaving. Tell us where Tinubu met it in Lagos when he took over from the military. That's when we can have this discussion but you will never be able to bring the facts. Your shame dey shame you.