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Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by Pakute(op): 5:52pm On Sep 18

The Anambra State Government says deductions are being made from the state’s monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, revenue to service loans it says were obtained by the administration of former Governor Peter Obi.

The Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, disclosed this on Friday while speaking on Arise Television, amid the ongoing dispute over the financial records of Obi’s tenure.

Mefor said the fact that some of the facilities were guaranteed by the Federal Government did not mean they were grants or funds that did not require repayment.

He said, “First and foremost, a loan is a loan, and whether it is sovereign or not, even an interest-free loan is still a loan. The FAAC allocations to Anambra State are being deducted every month to service the separate loans taken by the Peter Obi administration.”

The commissioner said the loans were among eight external facilities guaranteed by the Federal Government, adding that states had the option of participating in the lending programmes.

He cited Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s decision not to participate in the Nigeria CARES loan from the World Bank as an example of a state government choosing whether to take such facilities.

Mefor said, “So Obi had the opportunity to either take or not to take. So if you take, you take the responsibility.”

He put the external facilities attributed to Obi’s administration at 123 million dollars, arguing that the outstanding obligations should be included in any assessment of the former governor’s financial record.

Mefor said the loans were taken for various development programmes and insisted that the issue was not whether borrowing was inherently wrong, but whether Obi’s claim that he did not take loans was accurate.

“The point I’m trying to make is simple: he took loans, and he said he didn’t take,” the commissioner said.

Mefor also rejected Obi’s claim that he left no financial liabilities for his successor, saying some of the obligations from the loans remained outstanding.

“And he said also that he did not pass down any financial liabilities that accrued from loans that he took. That is also not correct,” Mefor added.

The latest exchange followed Obi’s denial that he left Anambra with outstanding debts, salaries, pensions, gratuities or obligations to contractors when he handed over power in 2014.

The Anambra government has maintained that records from the Debt Management Office show that eight external loans were contracted during Obi’s tenure, with the outstanding balance at about 127.4 billion naira as of June 30, 2026.

Obi had challenged the government to produce evidence contradicting his account, saying he would stop campaigning for the 2027 presidential election if it could establish that he left the state in debt.

https://leadership.ng/peter-obis-loans-still-being-serviced-by-anambra-allocation-information-commissioner-insists/

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by HacheNoire: 5:57pm On Sep 18*

Peter should stand by his words and opt out of the presidential race!

If Peter had any iota of shame, dignity, integrity and diligence, he should pull out of the race!

He has never been a man of his words and just reaffirmed it!

People have gone the extra mile to verify and you can’t just keep to your promise. Same promise you never could keep with APGA, PDP, LP and the likes?

It’s really a sad time in history! Now we have been locked-in with who cannot stand by his words.

My grandfather use to call such people “Born cowards”

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by mycar: 6:00pm On Sep 18*

Soludo should provide a detailed report with receipts of the loans Obi collected, repayment made by Obi while in the office, the debt he passed down to Obiano, debt collected by Obiano, the repayment made by Obiano, the debt that was passed down to Soludo and also, the debt inherited by Ob too as democracy did not start with Peter Obi.
If Soludo administration wants to talk, they should come out and talk with a clean record
we are still waiting for the statement of account of the first bank that they said that the money was never in.

Agado gangs are all over the internet having rganism with fake story

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by HacheNoire: 6:05pm On Sep 18

mycar:
Soludo should provide a detail report with receipt of the loans Obi collected, repayment made by Obi while in the office, the debt he passed down to Obiano, debt collected by Obiano, the repayment made by Obiano, the debt that was passed down to Soludo and also, the debt inherited by Ob too as democracy did not start with Peter Obi.
If Soludo administration wants to talk, they should come out and talk with a clean record
we are still waiting for the statement of account of the first bank that they said that the money was never in.

Be patient!

We will get there and only trying to put him on stage.

He needs just deny or rebuke accusation and we will put it on all national newspapers and online platforms.

Just watch the movie! His denial we just need.

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by rossipki: 6:10pm On Sep 18*

NOW WE KNOW WHERE HIS WIFE'S 250 MILLION NAIRA DESIGNER HANDBAGS COME FROM.

(SPITS)

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by mycar: 6:10pm On Sep 18*

HacheNoire:
Be patient!

We will get there and only trying to put him on stage.

He needs just deny or rebuke accusation and we will put it on all national newspapers and online platforms.

Just watch the movie! His denial we just need.

I listened to him, he said that he does not have the approval of the governor, then why did you come to talk, he said it is because of the challenge thrown by mr peter obi, then I asked, whose authorization did he have to publish the ones he did if that wasn't his primary function? grin

Lol, Nothing, Soludo will deny everything tomorrow, grin

let Soludo come out and say it with his own mouth. He knows what he is doing.
Federal debt management has the record of the Anambra state debt as at the time Peter Obi left the office

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by yarimo(m): 6:12pm On Sep 18

It's clear the eze finishing of agulu village Mr peter obi defrauded anambra state completely undecided

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by Nteogwuija(m): 6:53pm On Sep 18*

HacheNoire:
Peter should stand by his words and opt out of the presidential race!

If Peter had any iota of shame, dignity, integrity and diligence, he should pull out of the race!

He has never been a man of his words and just reaffirmed it!

People have gone the extra mile to verify and you can’t just keep to your promise. Same promise you never could keep with APGA, PDP, LP and the likes?

It’s really a sad time in history! Now we have been who cannot stand by their words.

Not that I am defending the 'Agulu Fraud,' but Tinubu also said if he doesn't fix power in his first tenure that he should be stoned and no one should vote for him. Why aren't you telling Tinubu, your demigod, to step down or reminding Nigerians of Tinubu's statement?

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by Worryingly: 6:54pm On Sep 18

HacheNoire:
Peter should stand by his words and opt out of the presidential race!

If Peter had any iota of shame, dignity, integrity and diligence, he should pull out of the race!

He has never been a man of his words and just reaffirmed it!

People have gone the extra mile to verify and you can’t just keep to your promise. Same promise you never could keep with APGA, PDP, LP and the likes?

It’s really a sad time in history! Now we have been who cannot stand by their words.

Wilful ignorance.

Taking/servicing a government loan is not necessarily the same thing as personally owing a creditor or leaving unpaid contractor/salary obligations.

This is part of why they ask your ilk to write IELTS despite studying in English

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by Exceed15: 6:54pm On Sep 18

The more popular he gets . Tinubu slaves should care about how to come out of hardship thier master has put them

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by Ewedegubbler: 6:54pm On Sep 18

Soludo is,coddedly working for Obi. Using reverse psychology by spewing lies that get debunked Ànd end up msking Obi more popular.

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by moscow007: 6:54pm On Sep 18

OP upload the Mefor picture alongside.

This is Law Mefor that doesn't understand the meaning of Developmental Loan, MDGS awarded Peter Obi's loans as the most performing and judiciously applied loan.

Please note, Obi accessed and used less than 40% of this loan and his portion was netted off with the balance he left as at handover, the remaining 60% was taken by Obiano.

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by Flets: 6:55pm On Sep 18

Every lie by Soludo on the debts have been debunked including the ministry of water workers issues that was a court issue at the time.

Tinubu and his data boys have been exposed as usual

The man Peter Obi is stainless

And guess what?, he has not officially responded yet. All the lies by Soludo was debunked by publicly available info

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by TimeManager(m): 6:55pm On Sep 18

The Anambra government has maintained that records from the Debt Management Office show that eight external loans were contracted during Obi’s tenure, with the outstanding balance at about 127.4 billion naira as of June 30, 2026.

Peter Obi deserves a special place in DSS's underground cell for lying.

#NoVacancyInAsoRock

-Kiss the truth!

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by naptu2: 6:55pm On Sep 18

Anambra: Soludo Administration Still Servicing 8 Loans Taken by Peter Obi - Mefor

A loan is a loan, whether sovereign or not. Anambra State's FAAC allocation is deducted every month to service the eight separate loans taken by the Peter Obi administration. Recently, Governor Soludo opted out of Nigeria's CARES loan from the World Bank. Peter Obi had the opportunity to either take it or not — and if you take a loan, you take responsibility for it. To dismiss $123 million as a non-issue, without recognising that such an amount counts against the financial status of Anambra State, is not right.

Dr. Law Mefor Commissioner for Information, Anambra State

Anambra: Soludo Administration Still Servicing 8 Loans Taken by Peter Obi - Mefor

A loan is a loan, whether sovereign or not. Anambra State's FAAC allocation is deducted every month to service the eight separate loans taken by the Peter Obi administration. Recently, Governor… pic.twitter.com/BefysfPsrY
— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) September 18, 2026

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by adioolayi(m): 6:56pm On Sep 18*

There is no point telling lies about leaving debts.

Peter Obi actually obtained loans ..unpaid and passed it onto Obiano administration.

It's no big deal....Peter Obi himself made it a big deal by claiming he left no liabilities.

Pathetic

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by naptu2: 6:56pm On Sep 18

"What is left for him [Peter Obi] is to do the honourable thing."

Anambra State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Chukwukadibia Okoye, says government records and bank statements contradict claims about a ₦2.13 billion loan account linked to former governor Peter Obi.

"What is left for him [Peter Obi] is to do the honourable thing."

Anambra State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Chukwukadibia Okoye, says government records and bank statements contradict claims about a ₦2.13 billion loan account linked to former governor Peter… pic.twitter.com/D0F8Vc1EXF
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) September 18, 2026

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by ogolemati: 6:56pm On Sep 18

HacheNoire:
Peter should stand by his words and opt out of the presidential race!

If Peter had any iota of shame, dignity, integrity and diligence, he should pull out of the race!

He has never been a man of his words and just reaffirmed it!

People have gone the extra mile to verify and you can’t just keep to your promise. Same promise you never could keep with APGA, PDP, LP and the likes?

It’s really a sad time in history! Now we have been who cannot stand by their words.

show Nigerians agbero chairman performance

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by Ewedegubbler: 6:56pm On Sep 18

rossipki:
NOW WE WHERE HIS WIFE'S 250 MILLION NAIRA DESIGNER HANDBAGS COME FROM.

(SPITS)

Otedola is chairman of one bank Ànd Una Dey masturbate over his wealth.

Obi has been chairman of 3 banks. Roger that.

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by obi4eze(m): 6:56pm On Sep 18

I wish these people will focus on governance and leave Peter Obi alone.

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by michae1004: 6:56pm On Sep 18

mycar:
I listen to him, he said that he does not have the approval of the governor, then why did you come to talk, he said it is because of the challenge thrown by mr peter obi, then I asked, whose authorization did he have to publish the ones he did if that wasn't his primary function?
Lol, Nothing, Soludo will deny everything tomorrow, let Soludo come out and say it with his own mouth. He knows what he is doing.
Federal debt management has the record of the Anambra state debt as at the time Peter Obi left the office

When Rufai Oseni presented the actual debt profile as at when Obi left office, the olodo commissioner, said he needs to reconcile with the dmo. From his own admission, he doesn’t have the exact figures. He’s been speculating.

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by ogolemati: 6:57pm On Sep 18

TimeManager:
Peter Obi deserves a special place in DSS's underground cell for lying.

#NoVacancyInAsoRock

-Kiss the truth!

like agbero chairman

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by EponObi(f): 6:57pm On Sep 18

obi4eze:
I wish these people will focus on governance and leave Peter Obi alone.

Why should he be left alone? No be him talk say "go and verify". 😂😂😂 Soludo don dey verify now, you don start to dey sweat 😂😂😂 Abobi don dey see ojuju.

No worry. Next week go hot. Make Obi sha no enter Arise TV. 😂😂😂

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by omenka(m): 6:58pm On Sep 18

One Gringori supporter said: Gringori didn't say he left no debt behind but said he didn't leave any debt that was due for payment.

I off. 😂

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by obi4eze(m): 6:59pm On Sep 18

HacheNoire:
Peter should stand by his words and opt out of the presidential race!

If Peter had any iota of shame, dignity, integrity and diligence, he should pull out of the race!

He has never been a man of his words and just reaffirmed it!

People have gone the extra mile to verify and you can’t just keep to your promise. Same promise you never could keep with APGA, PDP, LP and the likes?

It’s really a sad time in history! Now we have been locked-in with who cannot stand by their words.

More like pot calling kettle black. Tinubu whose controversies are numerous is President yet Peter Obi is your problem.

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by ufotunang: 6:59pm On Sep 18

Lies.. fake information

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by TimeManager(m): 6:59pm On Sep 18

mycar:
Soludo should provide a detail report with receipt of the loans Obi collected, repayment made by Obi while in the office, the debt he passed down to Obiano, debt collected by Obiano, the repayment made by Obiano, the debt that was passed down to Soludo and also, the debt inherited by Ob too as democracy did not start with Peter Obi.
If Soludo administration wants to talk, they should come out and talk with a clean record
we are still waiting for the statement of account of the first bank that they said that the money was never in.

Agado gangs are all over the internet having rganism with fake story

Rufai to Tanko : There was $30million foreign debts and 22billion naira debt from the DMO source that was collected by Peter Obi. Why did Peter Obi not reveal this before now?

Tanko: Go and ask Peter Obi.

#NoVacancyInAsoRock

-Kiss the truth!

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by omenka(m): 6:59pm On Sep 18*

obi4eze:
I wish these people will focus on governance and leave Peter Obi alone.

Rather wish Gringori would stop lying and putting up a challenge he stands no chance of surviving.

I bet you, if he does this, the only people that would remember he exists would be his eternally Obidient Mob.

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Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by sirray001: 6:59pm On Sep 18

Exceed15:
The more popular he gets . Tinubu slaves should care about how to come out of hardship thier master has put them

Tinubu and his men are doing everything to get Obi off his feet. Tinubu has abandoned his problems to just to Obi.

Re: Anambra Still Servicing Eight Loans From Peter Obi Era - Commissioner Insists by ufotunang: 7:00pm On Sep 18

HacheNoire:
Peter should stand by his words and opt out of the presidential race!

If Peter had any iota of shame, dignity, integrity and diligence, he should pull out of the race!

He has never been a man of his words and just reaffirmed it!

People have gone the extra mile to verify and you can’t just keep to your promise. Same promise you never could keep with APGA, PDP, LP and the likes?

It’s really a sad time in history! Now we have been locked-in with who cannot stand by his words.

My grandfather use to call such people “Born cowards”

..it's fake information from the Anambra state government

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