Anambra Debt Claim Disputed

AwkaAnambra’s $123.8m claim against Obi is four times DMO’s figure.

The gap could shape Obi’s 2027 presidential bid against Nigeria’s ruling party.

Debt Management Office records show Anambra’s external debt rose from $16.9 million to $30.3 million during Obi’s 2006-2014 tenure as governor.

The state says Obi signed eight World Bank loans worth $123.8 million, though he repaid none before leaving.

No DMO record exists for Obi’s final day in office, leaving the exact handover debt unverified.

How each outlet framed it

Premium Times Nigeria: cites DMO records showing Obi-era external debt rose to $30.32M (80% increase) but far below current government's $123.77M claim