₦airaland Forum

PDPdestroyer:
Lol. This one is already smelling his defeat

lexylaw09:
Oya come closer , let us defend your golden boy . .

Let's go there ....

The 2009 “₦250 Million Cash” Incident

The controversy surrounding claims of “looted funds in the boot of Anambra state official car” stems from a highly publicized incident in 2009, during Peter Obi’s tenure as Governor of Anambra State.

What happened:
In June 2009, security operatives in Lagos intercepted an official Anambra State Government vehicle carrying ₦250 million in physical cash. Peter Obi was not in the vehicle. Reports identified the occupants as Peter Obi's media aide and other Peter Obi associates.

The explanation:
The Obi administration explained that the money had been legitimately withdrawn to pay an automotive contractor, Mr. Ejike Onwusogbulu, who was involved in procuring official vehicles. According to the explanation, the contractor had requested payment in cash in order to secure "discounts" for the vehicles at the Lagos wharf.
Read that place again... "TO SECURE DISCOUNT"

The controversy:
The movement of such a large amount of cash outside normal banking channels immediately raised questions and prompted concerns about possible violations of financial regulations and money-laundering laws.

What happened to the money:
Following the interception, the Inspector-General of Police directed that the ₦250 million be deposited back into the Anambra State Government account while investigations were conducted.

Subsequent investigation:
The incident was subsequently subjected to further scrutiny, including an investigation by the Anambra State House of Assembly. The episode nevertheless remained a major controversy and has continued to be referenced in political discussions about Peter Obi’s record as governor.

Important distinction:
It is therefore more accurate to describe the episode as the 2009 ₦250 million cash controversy involving an Anambra State Government vehicle and Peter Obi as the governor of Anambra state

Me: in my own opinion, the explanation for the source and intended use of the money does not hold water.

It's pure looting and stealing of government funds .

Let's see your superior argument that your golden boy is clean as claimed by some of you .
BE THE JUDGE

This is one of the reasons why this guy can't rule this country... There are so many controversies that surrounded how life .

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, is dead.

The prominent Nigerian politician and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the age of 64. His family officially confirmed his passing in a statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, Esq..

In a statement announcing the passing, the family said it was made “with profound sadness and a heavy heart but in total submission to the will of the almighty God.”

The statement was signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, Esq., for the Orbih family.

Orbih, an ally of the Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, reportedly died on Monday, 31st August 2026.

According to the statement, the late Orbih is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Orbih; his children, Ms. Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Dr. Mildred Omonemi Orbih; his brothers and sisters; as well as other members of the extended family.

helinues:
How will this nonsense have any effects with the election?

How many Nigerians are aware about this time wasted certificate or drug issue?

Btw, where did you see mad people? Why are some of you so disrespectful like this?

helinues:
Opposition, go and start your campaign properly and stop this nonsense

HacheNoire:
Effort in futility!

Who cares about what the US DOJ is doing?

If they cannot release the unredacted Epstein files, then they should fvck off!

The world needs to know if the convicted felon called President of the US is a pedophile.

Nemesis0147:
Must he pass his message with insults?

This man sef….

Basic123:
But Ekiti people didnt speak with courage when APC won.

This peter OBI should be in Lunatic asylum

meobizy:
Engagement no mean anything. Na marriage be the koko.

yarimo:
The senator made clarifications , but awaiting losers are misinterpreting it in a provocative manner . Kill them with votes